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ATI MED SURG GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client in the clinic returns for a follow-up visit complaining of
recurrent irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms such as
nausea, bloating, flatulence, abdominal distension, and severe
headache. What does the nurse further assess to help determine
the next course of action?
A. Complaints of constipation and straining at stool
B. Compliance with a high fiber diet, including green leafy
vegetables
C. The client shares that they went out to eat Mexican food the
evening before.
D. The client states that they took an opioid twice in the last 12
hours for the severe headache. - ANSWER-A. Complaints of
constipation and straining at stool
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The clinic nurse is interviewing a new client who presents with
increasing frequency of stools and says the last health care
provider gave a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which statement
made by the client requires immediate follow-up?
A. Im having more frequent loose stools than I did last week
B. Ive developed a high fever and severe abdominal pain since
yesterday
C. My last health care provider said I have a genetic link for
developing this disease
D. This is a depressing disease to have - ANSWER-B. I've
developed a high fever and severe abdominal pain since
yesterday
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The nurse is implementing teaching with a client with
gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Which statement by the client
demonstrates a further need for teaching?
A. Ill be sleeping on 2-3 pillows
B. Ill take my medication to prevent reflux before my evening
meals
C. Reflux can cause erosion of my stomach lining
D. We like to eat Mexican food at least once per week -
ANSWER-D. We like to eat Mexican food at least once per week
A young client undergoes a laparotomy in the epigastric region
from a small bowel obstruction. Which nursing intervention is
indicated to prevent the most concerning complication of this
surgery?
A. Sterile dressing changes and IV antibiotics
B. High fiber diet with adequate oral hydration
C. Coughing and using an incentive spirometer every two hours
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D. Turning every two hours and padding bony prominences -
ANSWER-C. Coughing and using an incentive spirometer every
two hours
A client returns from surgery for placement of a colostomy
secondary to ulcerative colitis. Two hours after the surgery the
nurse is most concerned about which assessment?
A. Hypoactive bowel sounds x 4 quadrants
B. Decreased breath sounds in the bases of the lungs
C. Slight distension of the bladder
D. A blood pressure below the baseline value. - ANSWER-D. A
blood pressure below the baseline value.
A young client is receiving total parental nutrition as a treatment
for Crohn's disease. The client asks for the rationale for this
treatment. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the
reason for this treatment?
ATI MED SURG GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client in the clinic returns for a follow-up visit complaining of
recurrent irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms such as
nausea, bloating, flatulence, abdominal distension, and severe
headache. What does the nurse further assess to help determine
the next course of action?
A. Complaints of constipation and straining at stool
B. Compliance with a high fiber diet, including green leafy
vegetables
C. The client shares that they went out to eat Mexican food the
evening before.
D. The client states that they took an opioid twice in the last 12
hours for the severe headache. - ANSWER-A. Complaints of
constipation and straining at stool
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The clinic nurse is interviewing a new client who presents with
increasing frequency of stools and says the last health care
provider gave a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which statement
made by the client requires immediate follow-up?
A. Im having more frequent loose stools than I did last week
B. Ive developed a high fever and severe abdominal pain since
yesterday
C. My last health care provider said I have a genetic link for
developing this disease
D. This is a depressing disease to have - ANSWER-B. I've
developed a high fever and severe abdominal pain since
yesterday
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The nurse is implementing teaching with a client with
gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Which statement by the client
demonstrates a further need for teaching?
A. Ill be sleeping on 2-3 pillows
B. Ill take my medication to prevent reflux before my evening
meals
C. Reflux can cause erosion of my stomach lining
D. We like to eat Mexican food at least once per week -
ANSWER-D. We like to eat Mexican food at least once per week
A young client undergoes a laparotomy in the epigastric region
from a small bowel obstruction. Which nursing intervention is
indicated to prevent the most concerning complication of this
surgery?
A. Sterile dressing changes and IV antibiotics
B. High fiber diet with adequate oral hydration
C. Coughing and using an incentive spirometer every two hours
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D. Turning every two hours and padding bony prominences -
ANSWER-C. Coughing and using an incentive spirometer every
two hours
A client returns from surgery for placement of a colostomy
secondary to ulcerative colitis. Two hours after the surgery the
nurse is most concerned about which assessment?
A. Hypoactive bowel sounds x 4 quadrants
B. Decreased breath sounds in the bases of the lungs
C. Slight distension of the bladder
D. A blood pressure below the baseline value. - ANSWER-D. A
blood pressure below the baseline value.
A young client is receiving total parental nutrition as a treatment
for Crohn's disease. The client asks for the rationale for this
treatment. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the
reason for this treatment?
