Colon polyps - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

APEA 3P EXAM PREP6 –GL WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WTH RATIONALE Mrs. Lovely, an 84-year-old, complains of fecal incontinence. A likely cause is: inactivity. constipation. poor fluidconsumption. medication-related. B. Underlying constipation is a common cause of fecal incontinence in older adults. However, typically it is multifactorial. Risk factors include: age > 80 years, impaired mobility, and neurologic disorders including dementia. Inactivity and poor fluid consum...

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (NURBN2023) New Review Update 2024 A+ What is Colerectal Cancer? - ANS-Also known as bowel cancer in the caecum colon to the rectum Pathophysiology of Colorectal cancer - ANS-Changes in the gene sequence from a mutation or environmental trigger. The body doesn't recognized the changes therefore the mutation is rapidly reproducing until it spreads to other parts of the body 3 Clinical Manifestations of Colorectal cancer - ANS-- Pain -Bloody stool - Bowel...

Potter and Perry Chapter 46 Bowel Elimination Exam Questions And Answers Most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed in: A. The colon B. The stomach C. The esophagus D. The small intestine - ANS The small intestine During the nursing assessment the client reveals that he has diarrhea and cramping every time he eats ice cream. He attributes this to the cold temperature of the food. However, the nurse begins to suspect these symptoms might be associated with. A. Food allergy ...

APEA 3P EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 2025 GRADED A+ The relationship between colon polyps and colon cancer is those polyps: a. eventually, all become malignant. b. have a slow progression to colon cancer. c. have a rapid progression to colon cancer. d. have no relationship to colon cancer. B. Colon polyps are usually slow-growing and take a long time to progress to cancer. This is the reason that a colonoscopy does not need to be repeated annually. While not all...

A 52 year-old male presents complaining of urinary frequency, with hesitancy, and nocturia for the past few months. During his physical examination, you note a nontender, non-enlarged prostate with an isolated right posterior lobe nodule. Which of the following options is most appropriate? *A.* order a serum acid phosphatase level *B.* initiate prazosin and schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks *C.* refer the patient for an ultrasound of the prostate and order a PSA level *D.* reass...

The relationship between colon polyps and colon cancer is those polyps: eventually, all become malignant. have a slow progression to colon cancer. have a rapid progression to colon cancer. have no relationship to colon cancer. B. Colon polyps are usually slow-growing and take a long time to progress to cancer. This is the reason that a colonoscopy does not need to be repeated annually. While not all polyps grow slowly, this is the usual progression. A 5-year-old has been diagnosed with p...

Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, "I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young." The nurse responds: A) "Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it." B) "Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver." C) "A simple intestinal surgery will cure you." D) "Most colon polyps are not cancerous. The biopsy res...

APEA 3P PREP-GL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS An 83-year-old patient is diagnosed with diverticulitis. The most common complaint is: rectal bleeding. bloating and cramping. left lower quadrant pain. frequentbelchingand flatulence. C. Diverticular disease is more common in older adults. About 70% of patients diagnosed with diverticulitis have left lower quadrant pain. Rectal bleeding may have varied etiologies, such as rectal carcinoma or hemorrhoids. Bloating and crampi...

Yoost Chapter 40 Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers Already Passed The nurse is caring for a patient who periodically has small streaks of fresh red blood in the stool. The patient denies abdominal pain or loss of appetite. The nurse identifies what to be the most likely cause of this patient's bleeding? a. Hemorrhoids b. Bleeding gastric ulcer c. Colon polyps d. Perforated colon A Bleeding hemorrhoids can lead to small streaks of fresh red blood in the stool. Bleeding gastric...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 Patho Hesi Exam Questions With Verified Answers. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, "I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young." The nurse responds: A) "Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it." B) "Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver." C) "A simple intestinal sur...