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

ATI Gastrointestinal Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client reports burning pain in the upper abdomen that worsens after eating. What condition is most likely? Gastric ulcer What is the priority nursing action after a patient returns from a colonoscopy? Check for signs of bowel perforation, such as abdominal pain or distention A nurse is teaching a client about managing GERD. What position should be encouraged during sleep? Elevate the head of the bed What is the expected finding in a client with a lower gastrointestinal bleed? Bright red blood in the stool A client with cirrhosis is confused and has tremors in the hands. What condition is suspected? 2 Hepatic encephalopathy A client has been vomiting for two days. What is the priority assessment? Signs of dehydration Which complication should the nurse monitor for in a client with pancreatitis? Respiratory distress What finding suggests that lactulose is effective in a client with liver disease? Improved mental status What dietary change is recommended for a client with diverticulosis? Increased dietary fiber and fluids What is a common early sign of colorectal cancer? Change in bowel habits What is the most reliable way to confirm the placement of a nasogastric tube? 3 Abdominal x-ray A client recovering from abdominal surgery complains of nausea and no bowel sounds. What condition may be developing? Paralytic ileus What does black, tarry stool indicate in a gastrointestinal assessment? Upper gastrointestinal bleeding What is the best way to prevent constipation in a client with limited mobility? Encourage fluids and high-fiber diet What is the purpose of administering proton pump inhibitors for a client with a peptic ulcer? Reduce stomach acid production A nurse observes a stoma that is pink and moist. What should be documented? Stoma appears healthy 4 A client with hepatitis B asks about transmission. What is the correct response? It is transmitted through blood and body fluids A client post-liver biopsy is lying on the left side. What should the nurse do? Reposition the client to lie on the right side What does rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant suggest? Appendicitis