The nurse working with clients who have gastrointestinal problems ...

[Awilson837]

The nurse working with clients who have gastrointestinal problems knows that which laboratory values are related to what organ dysfunctions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Alanine aminotransferase: biliary system
  b. Ammonia: liver
  c. Amylase: liver
  d. Lipase: pancreas
  e. Urine urobilinogen: stomach

Question 2

The nurse working in the gastrointestinal clinic sees clients who are anemic. What are common causes for which the nurse assesses in these clients? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Colon cancer
  b. Diverticulitis
  c. Inflammatory bowel disease
  d. Peptic ulcer disease
  e. Pernicious anemia

[cassie_ragen]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D
Alanine aminotransferase and ammonia are related to the liver. Amylase and lipase are related to the pancreas. Urobilinogen evaluates both hepatic and biliary function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
In adults, the most common cause of anemia is GI bleeding. This is commonly associated with colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and peptic ulcer disease. Pernicious anemia is not associated with GI bleeding.