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Question 1 of 5

Gastric glands increase their secretory activity in response to a hormone released from the

A. pancreas

B. stomach

C. liver

D. duodenum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: stomach

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with a newly diagnosed duodenal ulcer. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

A. I will avoid drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages.

B. I should take my antacid immediately after meals.

C. I will stop smoking to help my ulcer heal.

D. I will try to manage my stress levels to avoid worsening my ulcer.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I should take my antacid immediately after meals.

Question 3 of 5

A client with ulcerative colitis, who experiences severe diarrhea, is prescribed a cleansing enema to relieve the symptoms. Which of the following interventions should the nurse consider at this stage?

A. Question the physician about the use of the cleansing enema

B. Educate the client about the procedure of cleansing enema

C. Position the client comfortably to receive the cleansing enema

D. Instruct the client to visit the toilet before receiving the enema

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Question the physician about the use of the cleansing enema

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following regions of the GI tract is characterized by a thick mucosa densely packed with tubular glands containing a variety of cell types?

A. esophagus

B. stomach

C. small intestine

D. large intestine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: stomach

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following contributes to the digestion of lipids?

A. salivary glands

B. stomach

C. gall bladder

D. large intestine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gall bladder

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