ATI: The Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI: The Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is assessing a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease. Which finding is most consistent with a duodenal ulcer? Sharp pain 30 minutes after meals Pain relieved by eating food or taking antacids Nausea and vomiting after every meal Weight gain and decreased appetite A client has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which instruction should the nurse give to minimize symptoms? Drink milk before bedtime Lie flat for 30 minutes after meals Avoid caffeine, chocolate, and spicy foods Increase fluid intake during meals After a barium swallow, which instruction is a priority for the nurse to give the client? 2 Avoid fluids for 24 hours Increase fluid intake to help eliminate the barium Remain NPO for 12 hours Take laxatives before the procedure A client is prescribed sucralfate for treatment of a gastric ulcer. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? "I should take it on an empty stomach." "I can take it at the same time as my antacids." "I need to avoid taking other medications with it." "It forms a protective coating over my ulcer." Which finding in a client with cirrhosis would the nurse report immediately? Dry skin and pruritus Distended abdomen with shortness of breath Yellowing of the sclera Loss of appetite 3 Which lab result is most indicative of liver damage? Elevated amylase Increased ALT and AST High BUN Decreased creatinine A nurse is teaching a client with hepatitis B about disease transmission. Which statement indicates correct understanding? "It can only be spread through contaminated food." "It is spread through blood and body fluids." "It can be spread through casual touch." "It is spread by respiratory droplets." A client with ulcerative colitis is experiencing frequent diarrhea. Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide? Increase intake of high-fiber foods Avoid raw fruits and vegetables Drink carbonated beverages with meals 4 Add spicy foods to increase appetite Which intervention is appropriate when caring for a client with ascites? Measure abdominal girth daily Encourage a high-sodium diet Place the client in Trendelenburg position Restrict all fluid intake A client is experiencing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? Famotidine Ondansetron Loperamide Sucralfate Which nursing action is most important when caring for a client after an upper endoscopy? Monitor bowel sounds every hour