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A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of an older adult patient. When collecting and analyzing data, the nurse should be cognizant of what age-related change in gastrointestinal structure and function?

Increased gastric motility

Increased gag reflex

Decreased mucus secretion

Decreased gastric pH

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A reason:

In older adults, gastric motility tends to decrease rather than increase.

Choice B reason:

The gag reflex may diminish with age, making older adults more prone to swallowing difficulties.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. With aging, there is a decrease in mucus secretion in the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to dryness and potential discomfort.

Choice D reason:

Gastric pH tends to increase with age, which can affect the digestion and absorption of certain nutrients.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason:

Removing the NG tube without further attempts to unclog it may not be necessary and could be an unnecessary intervention.

Choice B reason:

This statement is correct. Attempting to unclog the NG tube with warm water and an in-and-out motion is an appropriate next step.

Choice C reason:

Flicking the tube with the fingers may not be effective in dislodging the clog, and it could potentially cause harm to the patient.

Choice D reason:

Withdrawing the tube 3 to 5 cm may not effectively address the clog and could potentially lead to complications.

A. Both require frequent surgery B. Both are inflammatory C. Both manifest fistula formation D. Both begin in the rectum

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason:

Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease can require surgery in some cases, but it is not a common link that defines both conditions.

Choice B reason:

This is the correct answer. Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They share the common feature of chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.

Choice C reason:

Fistula formation is more commonly associated with Crohn's disease than ulcerative colitis. It is not a defining characteristic of both conditions.

Choice D reason:

Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon and rectum, but Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Therefore, both conditions do not necessarily begin in the rectum.

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