Nursing 201 week 1 questions with correct answers

A client had a routine sigmoidoscopy with a tissue biopsy. What postprocedure complication would the nurse report to the health care provider? A. Gas and flatulence B. Excessive bleeding C. Nausea and vomiting D. Severe rectal pain CORRECT ANSWER B The nurse is educating a group of older adults about screening for colorectal cancer. Which statement by a group member indicates the need for further clarification about these guidelines? A. "A barium enema every 5 years is a screening option." B. "I will need to have a routine colonoscopy every 5 years." C. "My routine flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years is OK." D. "The 'virtual' colonoscopy every 5 years is acceptable." CORRECT ANSWER B What is a common gastrointestinal problem that older adults experience more frequently as they age? A. Decreased hydrochloric acid levels B. Excess lipase production C. Increased liver size D. Increased peristalsis CORRECT ANSWER