Exam 5: Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

The patient with irritable bowel syndrome tells the home health nurse she is going to an acupuncturist for therapy for her condition.Which of the following would be the best Nursing response?

In designing a teaching plan to present to a group of older adults regarding the prevention of esophageal cancer,the nurse would include information about the significance of (select all that apply):

Due to frequent bouts of constipation,the nurse examines the bedfast nursing home resident for ulceration of the anus,called __________________.

A patient with a large inguinal hernia has abdominal distention and inguinal pain.The nurse recognizes these as indicators of which type of hernia?

The nurse caring for a patient with Crohn disease will closely monitor the urinary output to ensure that the patient is excreting at least _______mL/day.

Which of the following is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating peptic ulcers?

The home health nurse evaluates a patient being treated for a peptic ulcer with Riopan (antacid)and famotidine (histamine receptor blocker).Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?

The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has frequent abdominal pain and diarrhea.The nurse uses the Rome Criteria to direct assessment for irritable bowel syndrome.What is included in the Rome Criteria? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse takes into consideration that a proton pump inhibitor drug,such as ______________,will completely eradicate gastric acid production.

The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has frequent bouts of diverticulitis accompanied by increased flatulence,diarrhea,and nausea.Which of the following is the most appropriate suggestion to lessen these symptoms?

Which of the following should be included in the patient teaching of a patient with a peptic ulcer?

Celiac sprue in the adult can lead to systemic problems.Arrange the pathophysical events of this in order of their appearance.(Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A,B,C,D) A) Malabsorption B) Weight loss/vitamin deficiency C) Systemic involvement D) Diarrhea E) Ingestion of gluten F) Destruction of villi in the small intestine

Which of the following are indicators of colorectal cancer? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse explains to the patient with Crohn disease that the tube feedings allow for:

Which activities should the home health nurse suggest to an elderly patient to avoid constipation? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse clarifies that the end product of carbohydrate metabolism is absorbed and put into the blood stream by the:

The home health nurse caring for a patient who has dysarthria related to radiation therapy for an oral cancer would recommend that the family provide:

Dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure occurs when high-carbohydrate foods are ingested over a period of less than 20 minutes.What would the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of dumping syndrome?

The nurse caring for a patient with a peptic ulcer who has had a nasogastric tube inserted notes bright blood in the tube;the patient complains of pain and has become hypotensive.Which condition should the nurse recognize these as signs of?

Why are peptic ulcers a common problem of aging?