Exam 28: the Gastrointestinal System

The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to digestive disorders because of age-related changes that include: (Select all that apply.)

Matching Match each term with its correct definition. -Transfer of nutrients from intestine to bloodstream

To promote bowel health,the nurse recommends that the patient: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause an alteration to the GI system,which can result in:

The multiple doses of liquid laxative that are given before a colonoscopy can be made more palatable by:

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing moderate diarrhea for the past 3 days.Which will most likely be incorporated into the patient's plan of care?

Matching Match each term with its correct definition. -Breaking down larger molecules into smaller molecules

The home health nurse caring for the patient with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin and isoniazid (INH)will be alert for an indication of a common side effect of these drugs,which is:

Immediately following a liver biopsy,the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that risk factors for the development of pancreatic cancer include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse caring for an 80-year-old woman who is undergoing the extensive bowel preparation for a colonoscopy will assess the patient closely for:

The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of postoperative gas pain.What intervention can the nurse implement to aid the patient in passing flatus?