If a client had irritable bowel syndrome, which of the following diagnostic tests would determine if the diagnosis is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
- A. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan
- B. Abdominal x-ray
- C. Barium swallow
- D. Colonoscopy with biopsy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Medical management of the client with diverticulitis should include which of the following treatments?
- A. Reduced fluid intake
- B. Increased fiber in diet
- C. Administration of antibiotics
- D. Exercises to increase intra-abdominal pressure
Correct Answer: C
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Which of the following complications of gastric resection should the nurse teach the client to watch for?
- A. Constipation
- B. Dumping syndrome
- C. Gastric spasm
- D. Intestinal spasms
Correct Answer: B
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Fistulas are most common with which of the following bowel disorders?
- A. Crohn's disease
- B. Diverticulitis
- C. Diverticulosis
- D. Ulcerative colitis
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following associated disorders may a client with ulcerative colitis exhibit?
- A. Gallstones
- B. Hydronephrosis
- C. Nephrolithiasis
- D. Toxic megacolon
Correct Answer: D
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A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?
- A. Adenomatous polyps
- B. Diverticulitis
- C. Hemorrhoids
- D. Peptic ulcer disease
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.