Chapter 1, Problem 9FITB

Refer to the image below and answer the following questions.    Which of the following diseases is likely in Patient D?  A. Colorectal cancer B. Ulcerative colitis C. Hemorrhoids D. All of the above   Upon performing Digital Rectal Examination, perirectal lesions were noted and a protruding rectal mass with blood was felt by tactating finger. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?  A. Colorectal cancer B. Ulcerative colitis C. Hemorrhoids D. All of the above   According to the Bristol Stool Chart, the patient’s stool characteristic is:  A. Type 1 B. Type 2 C. Type 5 D. Type 6   The patient’s stool appearance could be related to a pathology associated with what part of the gastrointestinal tract?  A. Upper GIT B. Lower GIT C. Accessory organs D. None of the above   Which of the following agents are used to decrease the inflammation associated with your…

A 24 yr old presents in the emergency department with a history of cramping legs and lethargy. On detailed history, the nurse understood that the client is suffering from diarrhea for the last one week. What should the nurse do first? Answer Choices: a. Administer anti-diarrheal medications b. Give IV fluid c. Monitor serum electrolyte d. Collect stool for C/S

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: Mhiema Mou, 14 years of age, presents to the clinic for an annual checkup. Nurse Roque updates the patient’s history by asking her if she has had any gastrointestinal pain associated with meals, at rest, or with activity, or with having a bowel movement. Nurse Roque also asks the patient if she has had any unexplained weight loss or weight gain since her last annual checkup. Nurse roque asks the patient if she has had any changes in her bowel habits or changes in the usual stool characteristics. The patient stated she has had no such problems. Nurse Roque works in the gastrointestinal (GI) lab, in which many endoscopies (with contrast dye) and scope procedures are done. What age-related considerations should the nurse utilize when performing the focused physical assessment for the gastrointestinal system? What are considerations prior admission of client for contrast dye GI series? What are consideration that the nurse should anticipate before, during, and…