Saunders GI Questions With All Correct Answers
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
irritable bowel syndrome. The nurse determines that education was effective
if the client states the need to avoid which food? correct answer -2. Corn
The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis. Which finding should the
nurse expect to note when reviewing the client's laboratory results? correct
answer -3. Elevated level of amylase
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with cirrhosis and ascites.
Which nursing actions should be included in the care plan for this client?
Select all that apply. correct answer -1. Monitor daily weight.
2.Measure abdominal girth.
3.Monitor respiratory status.
5.Assist the client with care as needed.
A client with gastritis asks the nurse at a screening clinic about analgesics that
will not cause epigastric distress. The nurse should tell the client that which
medication is unlikely to cause epigastric distress? correct answer -3.
Acetaminophen
The nurse is caring for a client who had a subtotal gastrectomy. The nurse
should assess the client for which signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome?
correct answer -2. Weakness, diaphoresis, and diarrhea
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving bolus feedings via a
nasogastric tube. As the nurse is finishing the feeding, the client asks for the
bed to be positioned flat for sleep. The nurse understands that which is the
appropriate position for this client at this time? correct answer -3. Head of
bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees, with the client in the right lateral position for
60 minutes
A client who has undergone creation of a colostomy has a concern about body
image. What action by the client indicates the most significant progress
toward identified goals? correct answer -4. Practicing proper cutting of the
ostomy appliance
, The nurse is caring for an older client. The nurse should anticipate that
medication dosages will be further adjusted if the client has dysfunction of
which organ? correct answer -1. Liver
A client with liver dysfunction has low serum levels of fibrinogen and a
prolonged prothrombin time (PT). Based on these findings, which actions
should the nurse plan to promote client safety? Select all that apply. correct
answer -4. Provide the client with a soft toothbrush.
5.Instruct the client to use an electric razor.
6.Monitor all secretions for frank or occult blood
A client has just had a hemorrhoidectomy. Which nursing interventions are
appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. correct answer -1.
Administer stool softeners as prescribed.
3.Encourage a high-fiber diet to promote bowel movements without straining.
4.Apply cold packs to the anal-rectal area over the dressing until the packing
is removed.
A client is resuming a diet after hemigastrectomy, and the nurse provides
dietary instructions. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? correct answer -4. "I will drink plenty of liquids with meals."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
Which would the nurse expect the client to report about the pain? correct
answer -2.The pain usually increases after vomiting.
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with suspected acute
appendicitis. Which laboratory result should the nurse expect to note if the
client does have appendicitis? correct answer -3.WBC count of 18,000
mm3 (18 × 109/L)
A client is readmitted to the hospital with dehydration after surgery for
creation of an ileostomy. The nurse assesses that the client has lost 3 lb of
weight, has poor skin turgor, and has concentrated urine. The nurse interprets
the client's clinical picture as correlating most closely with recent intake of
which medication, which is contraindicated for the ileostomy client? correct
answer -2.Biscodyl
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
irritable bowel syndrome. The nurse determines that education was effective
if the client states the need to avoid which food? correct answer -2. Corn
The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis. Which finding should the
nurse expect to note when reviewing the client's laboratory results? correct
answer -3. Elevated level of amylase
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with cirrhosis and ascites.
Which nursing actions should be included in the care plan for this client?
Select all that apply. correct answer -1. Monitor daily weight.
2.Measure abdominal girth.
3.Monitor respiratory status.
5.Assist the client with care as needed.
A client with gastritis asks the nurse at a screening clinic about analgesics that
will not cause epigastric distress. The nurse should tell the client that which
medication is unlikely to cause epigastric distress? correct answer -3.
Acetaminophen
The nurse is caring for a client who had a subtotal gastrectomy. The nurse
should assess the client for which signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome?
correct answer -2. Weakness, diaphoresis, and diarrhea
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving bolus feedings via a
nasogastric tube. As the nurse is finishing the feeding, the client asks for the
bed to be positioned flat for sleep. The nurse understands that which is the
appropriate position for this client at this time? correct answer -3. Head of
bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees, with the client in the right lateral position for
60 minutes
A client who has undergone creation of a colostomy has a concern about body
image. What action by the client indicates the most significant progress
toward identified goals? correct answer -4. Practicing proper cutting of the
ostomy appliance
, The nurse is caring for an older client. The nurse should anticipate that
medication dosages will be further adjusted if the client has dysfunction of
which organ? correct answer -1. Liver
A client with liver dysfunction has low serum levels of fibrinogen and a
prolonged prothrombin time (PT). Based on these findings, which actions
should the nurse plan to promote client safety? Select all that apply. correct
answer -4. Provide the client with a soft toothbrush.
5.Instruct the client to use an electric razor.
6.Monitor all secretions for frank or occult blood
A client has just had a hemorrhoidectomy. Which nursing interventions are
appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. correct answer -1.
Administer stool softeners as prescribed.
3.Encourage a high-fiber diet to promote bowel movements without straining.
4.Apply cold packs to the anal-rectal area over the dressing until the packing
is removed.
A client is resuming a diet after hemigastrectomy, and the nurse provides
dietary instructions. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching? correct answer -4. "I will drink plenty of liquids with meals."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
Which would the nurse expect the client to report about the pain? correct
answer -2.The pain usually increases after vomiting.
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with suspected acute
appendicitis. Which laboratory result should the nurse expect to note if the
client does have appendicitis? correct answer -3.WBC count of 18,000
mm3 (18 × 109/L)
A client is readmitted to the hospital with dehydration after surgery for
creation of an ileostomy. The nurse assesses that the client has lost 3 lb of
weight, has poor skin turgor, and has concentrated urine. The nurse interprets
the client's clinical picture as correlating most closely with recent intake of
which medication, which is contraindicated for the ileostomy client? correct
answer -2.Biscodyl
