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 caring for a client with suspected pancreatitis. Which lab finding supports this diagnosis? A. Elevated creatinine B. Increased serum lipase C. Decreased hemoglobin D. Low white blood cell count A client with cirrhosis reports confusion and difficulty sleeping. Which lab value should the nurse review first? A. Serum potassium B. Ammonia level C. Hematocrit D. Bilirubin Which instruction is most appropriate for a client with GERD? 2 A. Eat large meals three times a day B. Lie down after meals for better digestion C. Avoid citrus, caffeine, and spicy foods D. Drink fluids during meals Which of the following is a priority finding for a client with a new colostomy? A. Bluish or black stoma color B. Small amount of mucus discharge C. Mild discomfort around the stoma D. Pink, moist stoma appearance A client is admitted with suspected appendicitis. What assessment finding is most likely? A. Pain relieved by eating B. Right upper quadrant pain C. Right lower quadrant pain with rebound tenderness D. Mid-back pain with nausea Which food should be avoided in a client with lactose intolerance? 3 A. Ice cream B. Almond milk C. Eggs D. Chicken A client with a history of peptic ulcers suddenly reports sharp abdominal pain and rigid abdomen. What should the nurse do first? A. Notify the provider B. Administer antacids C. Give sips of water D. Encourage ambulation Which position is most appropriate for a client after a liver biopsy? A. Lying on the right side B. Prone with a pillow under the stomach C. Supine with legs elevated D. High Fowler’s position 4 Which sign indicates a potential complication of a small-bowel obstruction? A. Increased appetite B. Abdominal distention and vomiting C. Soft, formed stools D. Increased bowel sounds Which of the following is a