INFLAMMATORY EXAM
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient clinic. Which information should the nurse
teach regarding the American Cancer Society's recommendations for the early detection
of colon cancer? - Answers-Have a colonoscopy at age 50 and then once every five (5)
to 10 years.
The nurse is preparing an educational session for student nurses on the differences
between diverticulitis and diverticulosis. The nurse should ensure that the students
understand that diverticulosis often has which of the following? - Answers-Often has no
symptoms
The nurse is educating a client with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) about the medication
sulfasalazine (Asulfidine). Which of the following indicated the rationale for the use of
sulfasalazine (Asulfidine) in clients with IBD? - Answers-Acts topically on the colon
mucosa to decrease inflammation.
The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which of
the following signs and/or symptoms should the nurse expect to find during her
assessment? - Answers-Twenty bloody stools a day.
The nurse is teaching a class about diverticulosis. Which interventions should the nurse
discuss when teaching ways to prevent an acute exacerbation of diverticulosis? Select
all that apply - Answers-Walk 30 minutes a day.
Eat a high-fibre diet.
Increase fluid intake.
The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease. Which of
the following are symptoms of celiac disease? Select all that apply. - Answers-weight
loss
diarrhea
excessive gas
bone or joint pain
The nurse had attended a conference on the topic of Malabsorption. The nurse
understand that malabsorption results from impaired absorption of which of the
following? Select all that apply. - Answers-Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
The nurse is educating a client with celiac disease on diet and nutrition. Which of the
following should the nurse include as items the client can still eat? Select all that apply -
Answers-Potatoes
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient clinic. Which information should the nurse
teach regarding the American Cancer Society's recommendations for the early detection
of colon cancer? - Answers-Have a colonoscopy at age 50 and then once every five (5)
to 10 years.
The nurse is preparing an educational session for student nurses on the differences
between diverticulitis and diverticulosis. The nurse should ensure that the students
understand that diverticulosis often has which of the following? - Answers-Often has no
symptoms
The nurse is educating a client with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) about the medication
sulfasalazine (Asulfidine). Which of the following indicated the rationale for the use of
sulfasalazine (Asulfidine) in clients with IBD? - Answers-Acts topically on the colon
mucosa to decrease inflammation.
The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which of
the following signs and/or symptoms should the nurse expect to find during her
assessment? - Answers-Twenty bloody stools a day.
The nurse is teaching a class about diverticulosis. Which interventions should the nurse
discuss when teaching ways to prevent an acute exacerbation of diverticulosis? Select
all that apply - Answers-Walk 30 minutes a day.
Eat a high-fibre diet.
Increase fluid intake.
The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease. Which of
the following are symptoms of celiac disease? Select all that apply. - Answers-weight
loss
diarrhea
excessive gas
bone or joint pain
The nurse had attended a conference on the topic of Malabsorption. The nurse
understand that malabsorption results from impaired absorption of which of the
following? Select all that apply. - Answers-Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
The nurse is educating a client with celiac disease on diet and nutrition. Which of the
following should the nurse include as items the client can still eat? Select all that apply -
Answers-Potatoes
