radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

1. Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?

A. Reducing the size of the tumor
B. Eliminating the malignant cells
C. Curing the cancer
D. Helping the bowel heal after surgery

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Radiation therapy is used before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor, making it easier to remove.

2. A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:

A. Treating hypovolemia.
B. Treating hypervolemia.
C. Controlling the bleeding source.
D. Treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with an acute upper GI hemorrhage, your interventions include treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.

3. Which of the following diets is most commonly associated with colon cancer?

A. Low-fiber, high fat
B. Low-fat, high-fiber
C. Low-protein, high-carbohydrate
D. Low carbohydrate, high protein

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A low-fiber, high-fat diet is most commonly associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.

4. A client with peptic ulcer disease tells the nurse that he has black stools, which he has not reported to his physician. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this client?

A. Ineffective coping related to fear of diagnosis of chronic illness
B. Deficient knowledge related to unfamiliarity with significant signs and symptoms
C. Constipation related to decreased gastric motility
D. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements due to gastric bleeding

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Deficient knowledge related to unfamiliarity with significant signs and symptoms is appropriate because the client did not report the black stools, which can be a sign of bleeding.