ATI GI Disorders Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI GI Disorders Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn’s disease. What is a common complication of this condition? Fistula formation What is the priority nursing assessment for a client experiencing a GI bleed? Monitoring vital signs for signs of hypovolemia What dietary recommendation should a nurse give to a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Keep a food diary to identify triggers What is a typical symptom of a hiatal hernia? Heartburn that worsens when lying down 2 A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What instruction should the nurse provide the day before the procedure? Consume only clear liquids What is the expected stool appearance in a client with a colostomy in the descending colon? Formed or semi-formed What is the purpose of administering lactulose to a client with liver failure? To reduce serum ammonia levels A nurse is caring for a client with a new ileostomy. What is an expected finding in the stoma output? Liquid and continuous What lab value should a nurse monitor closely in a client with pancreatitis? Serum amylase What symptom may indicate the development of peritonitis in a client with a perforated ulcer? 3 Rigid, board-like abdomen What nursing intervention is appropriate for a client experiencing nausea due to gastritis? Offer small, frequent meals What should a nurse instruct a client with hepatitis C to avoid? Alcohol consumption Which clinical sign suggests portal hypertension in a client with cirrhosis? Esophageal varices What is the first action a nurse should take when a client vomits bright red blood? Assess airway and vital signs A client with ulcerative colitis is having frequent stools with mucus and blood. What is the priority concern? Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance 4 What is a likely cause of rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant? Appendicitis What finding should be reported immediately in a client receiving TPN? Crackles in the lungs and dyspnea What is a common manifestation of gallstones? Pain in the right upper quadrant after eating fatty meals A client with GERD asks how to prevent nighttime symptoms. What should the nurse suggest? Elevate the head of the bed What should a nurse monitor in a client with chronic gastritis related to B12 deficiency? Signs of anemia such as fatigue and pallor