ATI CAPSTONE ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
2026 FINAL PAPER STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED
Q&A
◉lactose intolerance
define?
s/s?
encourage?. Answer: -results in inadequate supply of lactase the
enzyme that breaks down lactose
s/s: distention, cramps, flatus, diarrhea
-encourage to avoid or limit their intake of diary foods: sour cream,
cheese, ice creams
◉Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis:
diet to prevent?
, during acute diverticulitis diet?
avoid foods?. Answer: high fiber due to it produces stool that can be
easily passes and decrease pressure within colon
-acute: low fiber to reduce bowel stimulation
avoid seeds or husks
◉cholecystitis
define?
diet?. Answer: inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallbladder stores
and releases biles that aids in digestion of fats
diet: fat should be limited to reduce stimulation of gallbladder
avoid: coffee, broccoli, cabbage, high seasoned foods
2026 FINAL PAPER STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED
Q&A
◉lactose intolerance
define?
s/s?
encourage?. Answer: -results in inadequate supply of lactase the
enzyme that breaks down lactose
s/s: distention, cramps, flatus, diarrhea
-encourage to avoid or limit their intake of diary foods: sour cream,
cheese, ice creams
◉Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis:
diet to prevent?
, during acute diverticulitis diet?
avoid foods?. Answer: high fiber due to it produces stool that can be
easily passes and decrease pressure within colon
-acute: low fiber to reduce bowel stimulation
avoid seeds or husks
◉cholecystitis
define?
diet?. Answer: inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallbladder stores
and releases biles that aids in digestion of fats
diet: fat should be limited to reduce stimulation of gallbladder
avoid: coffee, broccoli, cabbage, high seasoned foods
