Exam 20: The Gastrointestinal System

An older patient is experiencing abdominal discomfort. What should the nurse do when examining this patient's abdominal area? Select all that apply.

Which interventions should the nurse use to reduce the risk of aspiration for an older patient with dysphagia? Select all that apply.

An older client is newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. What education should the nurse give them about this disease and heartburn issues?

The nurse is concerned that an older patient is experiencing dysphagia. What assessment findings lead the nurse to this concern in this patient? Select all that apply.

What should the nurse teach an older patient about colorectal cancer?

The nurse is assessing an older patient diagnosed with diverticulosis. What assessment findings are congruent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

An older patient beginning antibiotic therapy for a leg wound has a history of Clostridium difficile. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do to reduce a reoccurrence?

The nurse is caring for an older patient newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse should explain to the client that this diagnosis occurs more frequently in older adults due to which normal aging change?

The nurse is teaching an older patient with diverticulitis on foods that could precipitate a painful attack. How should the nurse instruct this patient?

A nurse is performing a gastrointestinal assessment on an older adult. What assessment finding would the nurse be concerned with?

An older patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that this condition can be precipitated by? Select all that apply.

An older resident is complaining of being constipated. Which action should the nurse take first when caring for this patient?

Which manifestations should the nurse investigate as possibly being caused by peptic ulcer disease in an older client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning a teaching session regarding gastrointestinal ulcers for the residents of an assisted living complex. What content should the nurse include in the presentation?

An older patient with a newly diagnosed peptic ulcer asks why lifestyle alterations are necessary. What should the nurse explain to the patient about their new diagnosis?

The nurse is assisting an older patient with dysphagia to eat an evening meal. Which foods on the patient's tray can be safely eaten? Select all that apply.

An older patient with intermittent diarrhea has been advised to increase the amount of soluble fiber in their diet. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient with chronic pancreatitis. What information should the nurse include in their teaching?

An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). What should the nurse instruct as the mechanism of action of this medication?

An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease has complications caused by exposure of tissue to gastric acids. The patient is prescribed Tagamet to promote healing. What statement by the patient indicates they need further teaching by the nurse regarding taking this medication?