Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag. A _________ is a urinary diversion that allows urine to exit the body after removal of a diseased or damaged section of the urinary tract. C. Do you eat black food or dye? a. small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. D. Insert 5 inches in anus The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) serving a food tray to a client with diarrhea. It drains the bladder. Assume that a file containing a series of integers is named numbers.txt and exists on the Chronic Constipation A. SSE D. Whole wheat bread, A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is experiencing constipation. What are some factors than can affect bowel elimination? b. The nurse has trimmed the flange of the new appliance to a diameter of 7 cm. Excessive laxative use. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders when notifying the provider of this finding? A. C. Refined cereals A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. B. Defecation A. The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. c. The client takes bisacodyl every day. a. Prone The bowel wall is stretched which stimulates peristalsis, B. substiture salad dressing for Mayonnaise on sandwiches. A. B. Select all that apply. Instruct to splint incision when coughing and deep breathing Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device, A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. C. Use sitz bath A. c. Iron supplements A nurse is caring for a client with primary constipation. Limit intake of food high in animal protein. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Which of the following should the nurse include in the planning? D. Cancer, Which enema is the safest to use for any patient? A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. E. Increase fluid intake to 3 L/day. For some clients, regularly scheduled colostomy irrigation can be used to establish a predictable pattern of elimination. b. jejunum Which interventions would be a priority for this patient? d. Mrs. Lonte reports fullness and diarrhea after breakfast. A nurse is providing discharge teaching ti a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). e. Teaching the client about the test 1 a. d. Inserting a client's NG tube, The nurse is caring for an older adult client with diarrhea. B. Select all that apply. Overall, acute gastroenteritis accounts for than 1.5 million outpatient visits, 220,000 hospitalizations, and direct costs of more . Select all that apply. c. increases the volume of the stool, making defecation easier B. Peroxide The nursing student is performing a focused gastrointestinal assessment. Keep going until enema is finished c. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract Red meats will decrease symptoms of nausea. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? b. C. Nocturia Bear down hard when defecating When the client has the urge to defecate. 2 in (5.0 cm) B. Select all that apply. c. Right lateral On which body system is the patient experiencing symptoms that supports the nurse's suspicions? The nurse explains that the patient should try to retain the instilled oil for? c. Obtain a diet change order to increase the amount of fiber in the client's meals. b. Percussion B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. Eliminate mouth care to reduce the possibility of dislodgment C. Dehydration C. Causes distention of the intestines b. Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. d. The appliance will fit securely to the client's skin. Both ends of the bowel are brought through the abdomen to the skin surface as two separate sections. Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding? Weight loss B. Bruising C. Constipation D. Blurred vision 26. Excessive laxative use B. c. The catheter is inserted 2" to 3" into to meatus Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full A patient with a left-sided end colostomy in the sigmoid colon b. A patient admitted with possible kidney stones suddenly experiences acute crampy pain on the left side that radiates into the groin. d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. c. a client with a urinary tract infection a. Which nursing diagnoses is/are most applicable to a client with fecal incontinence? C. Ensure that the bowel is sterile B. Cream of wheat Assist the client to a 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. Obtain a bladder scan to assess for residual urine. The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. c. Inform the client that the culture prescription will now be cancelled. A. a. a. D. Apple Juice. d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread A student nurse is preparing to administer a client's ordered large-volume enema. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patient? Which of the following should the nurse recommend? d. physiologic or lifestyle changes in the client. C. Milk Teach the client how to use the PCA pump What nursing interventions should be applied to all 3? When reviewing data collection on a client with constipation, which factor identified by the nurse might suggest the causative factor? c. Have the patient rest for 30 minutes to see if the prolapse resolves. c. cecum c. Encouraging a generous fluid intake if not contraindicated by the patient's condition. Using a diet that is low in bulk C. Do you use anything to help you defecate? Appendicitis 1. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? Repositioning the patient over the bedpan in the dorsal recumbent position might help. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. C. Happiness D. Do you drink a lot of water? Monitor urine pH. The client reports gas pains I the periumbilical area. d. >80g, A nurse needs to administer an enema to a client to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa to make stool passage more comfortable. a. Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. If unable to irrigate the tube, remove it and obtain an order for replacement. A nurse is teaching a patient how to apply an extended-wear skin barrier. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? The appliance will need to be changed daily. B. c. "This occurs when bearing down and decreasing blood flow to the heart; when you stop, the blood flow will return in a larger amount." d. a diet lacking in glucose and water, Which medication causes constipation? How many grams should be in the daily diet? What is the difference between a one-piece and two-piece pouching system? d. Fecal Retention related to loss of sphincter control, and diminished spinal cord innervation related to hemiparesis. A nurse is assisting a patient to empty and change an ostomy appliance. d. secondary constipation, A nurse assesses a client who has a PRN (as-needed) prescription for a small-volume cleansing enema. A. c. Before removing the tube, discontinue suction and separate the tube from suction. ATI Test Taking Strats Pretest and Posttest, ati learning system 3.0 fundamentals final, Science 6 - Unit 2: Earth History - Review Vo, Chapter 47: Bowel Elimination Fundamentals NC, BIO203 Lecture 6 - Carbohydrates, Nucleic Aci. a. C. Fleet's A. B. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? Which finding would most likely contraindicate placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the nurse in this client? A. c. "This test will show if you have an infection in the bowel." "This test detects heme, a type of iron compound in blood in the stool." Plans to eat 4 ounces of protein 3 times per day. d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. The nurse is assessing a client for constipation. C. Place client on left side with right leg flexed (Select all that apply). A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. In the hospital, a clean technique is used for catheter insertion E. Assist with early ambulation, A. c. eggs Select all that apply. Which action is an appropriate step in this procedure? a. mineral oil c. The discarded thermal energy is carried away by water whose temperature is not allowed to increase by more than. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for the development of pressure ulcers? d. Monitoring bowel movements, A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-surgical following an IPAA. What is likely to cause electrolyte abnormality? c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance c. soap and water D. "Carbonated beverages can help control odor. Reduce sodium intake. e. "The client makes neutral or positive statements about the ostomy. Which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan for a patient to promote healthy urinary functioning? C. Weight loss a. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. __________: two separate stomas are created. "This is an indicator of heart disease and we should do an electrocardiogram to be sure that it has not caused damage to the heart." Which factor is related to developmental changes in bowel habits for older adult clients? What teaching will the nurse provide? Ensure that the client fasts 6 to 12 hours before the test as per policy. ", A. A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. For the program to be effective the client should be taken to the bathroom at which of the following times? Pasta with cream sauce will help coat the abdominal mucosa. Two objects undergo an elastic head-on collision in one dimension, with one object initially at rest and the other moving at 12m/s[E]12 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}[\mathrm{E}]12m/s[E]. Diarrhea 4. Place the assessment steps in the correct order. b. Constipation What important information should be included in the teaching? B. 4. peripheral vascular function. d. Remove the tubing. Diarrhea A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. A. A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. A nurse is caring for a client who has major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perianal area. A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism. Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? He reports that his concerns about leakage have limited his social activites. Which intervention is most important? ", A woman age 76 years has informed the nurse that she has begun using over-the-counter laxatives because her friend told her it was imperative to have at least one bowel movement daily. The incidence of constipation tends to be high among clients who follow which diet? a. administration of a small-volume enema B. C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. a. Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy Normal Saline B. Squatting Which is a. Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. e. Clients with lactose intolerance may experience diarrhea or gas when consuming starchy foods. B. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to help retrieve this common discomfort of pregnancy? An electron with speed v0=27.5106m/sv_0=27.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}v0=27.5106m/s is traveling parallel to a uniform electric field of magnitude E=11.4103N/CE=11.4 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}E=11.4103N/C. d. Skin turgor response of 6 seconds, The nurse has presented an educational in-service about caring for clients who have newly created ostomies. The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient who has colon cancer. b. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A. Macaroni and cheese B. D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area A bowel training program includes which of the following? b. tap water e. Apply a commercially available skin barrier before applying the ostomy pouch. A nurse is caring for a client with an NG tube attached to continuous suction. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to draw water into the bowel. The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum (Take the specific energy of coal to be, 30MJkg130 \mathrm { MJ } \mathrm { kg } ^ { - 1 } A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. B. D. Administer fluid. a. d. Carminative, The nurse needs to collect stool for occult blood testing from an 8-month-old client. D. "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery. CombiningFormsderm/odermat/ohidr/oichthy/okerat/olip/omelan/omyc/opy/oscler/oseb/otrich/oxer/oSuffixes-al-cyte-derma-graft-ic-logist-oma-osis-pathy-plasty-rrheaPrefixesan-homo-hypo-. b. b. A patient who has bladder cancer tells the nurse that, of the various urinary diversion options the surgeon presented, she prefers one that will allow her to have some control over urinary elimination. "Menstruation will not alter the test results. Which color stool does the nurse identify as abnormal? A nurse is giving a large-volume enema to a client who winces in pain and complains of severe cramping. A. Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen c. medications being taken c. Avoid more than 250 mg C. 6 B. A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. C. A client who has a waist circumference of 81.3cm (32in). A nurse is administering a large-volume cleansing enema to a patient prior to surgery. What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? c. Electrolyte imbalances For which condition should the nurse administer this medication to the postoperative client? What is the most important nursing action in the care of this client? b. b. Constipation related to physiologic condition involving the deficit in neurologic innervation, as evidenced by fecal incontinence a. Irrigating a client's NG tube B. Squatting A. A client who has a body fat of 22% b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. Which factor should the nurse review first to identify the cause of constipation? As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. If the patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? A nurse is obtaining health history from a young adult patient who has a colostomy. What should the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material? B. Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. Which actions must the nurse perform? A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation. A. Feedings Tap Water A. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. a. Urinary Clostridium infection. D. Report burning with urination to the provider. How many grams should be in the daily diet? Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. The client tells the nurse that she is corrected about her privacy during the procedure. a. past the internal sphincter B. (Select all that apply) A. (Select all that apply) Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. Bloody, mucous-like bowel movements can occur. D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. D. Pull the curtain around the patient's bed and drape the patient. f. Clients who are constipated should eat more fruits and vegetables. d. large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution, A nurse is providing education to an older adult client concerning ways to prevent constipation. Select all that apply. A. b. just past the opening of the anus D. Whole grains d. Caffeine- containing beverages should be monitored to prevent excess intake. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain? 4. B. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. Determine cause (medication, infection, impaction) D. Orthostatic hypotension, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports incisional pain. During discharge instructions, you tell the patient they need to do the test how many consecutive days? The health care provider ordered the following tests: (a) barium enema, (b) fecal occult blood test, (c) endoscopic studies, and (d) upper gastrointestinal series. which of the following actions of Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library Discovery Institutions Western Governors University StuDocu University University of the People A. Constipation is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms of incomplete elimination of stool, difficulty passing stool, or both. Excessive laxative use Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? a. D. Keep the nostrils clean and lubricated, D. Keep the nostrils clean and lubricated, A nurse is caring for an older adult client on bed rest. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. He is timid and reluctant to talk about his urinary retention problem. "What are your normal bowel habits?" d. anal yeast infection. Hypertonic solutions, such as sodium phosphate, pull fluid from the interstitial space into the colon. A nurse is collecting a stool specimen of a client suspected of having Clostridium difficile. D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? 13. A. d. transverse colostomy. Which of the following is the rationale for this? To which patient should a fleet enema NOT be administered to? C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. b. to prevent involuntary escape of fecal material during surgical procedures d. Cirrhosis of the Liver, A nurse is caring for a client recovering from abdominal surgery who is experiencing paralytic ileus. E. Encourage the patient to rock back and forth while defecating, A. a. Assess the color of the stoma. Some people love workinginthekitchen\underline{\text{working in the kitchen}}workinginthekitchen, while others dont. What color is your usual bowel? B. b. The stoma of an ______ is typically located in the right lower quadrant. B. Q2h while the patient is awake. If the underlined word group in each of the following sentences is a phrase, write phrase on the line. A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a patient who is experiencing frequent bouts of diarrhea. ", A. D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. Which is an effect of prolonged use of mineral oil to relieve constipation? a. what? use milk instead of water and recipes. d. Left lateral, A client with no significant medical history reports experiencing diarrhea over the past week. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. d. Warm the solution for 40 seconds in a microwave to prevent chilling the client. Attach a syringe and flush with 50 mL of water or normal saline before removal. d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? d. Reinstruct the client on use of collection container for next bowel movement. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. Green A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has constipation. . c. The student had the client flex the knees when performing the assessment. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? C. Hiccups B. d. discontinuation of the amoxicillin and the administration of a different antibiotic, A hypertonic enema solution lubricates the stool and intestinal mucosa, making stool passage more comfortable. A nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. C. Lower the enema fluid container Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? History of facial fractures b. A. How much heat has to be removed to reach a temperature of 20.0C-20.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}20.0C ? D. Whole wheat bread During the assessment, the nurse notices the stoma is pale. An older adult client is in the hospital following an intestinal diversion with an ileostomy on the right upper quadrant and a mucous fistula. "Mineral oil enemas can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins." B. Prone, with the head of the bed flat A. Which is the best statement to include? A. Kidney beans 162. Diarrhea commonly occurs with amoxicillin clavulanate use, If a patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider? d. "If you are having a light flow or spotting then you can perform the test. B. Blackberries Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from gastric resection surgery with an indwelling nasogastric tube. c. Consume a full liquid diet for 12-24 hours. c. Inspection a. B. The nurse observes that the tube is connected to the wall suction, but it is not draining. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables Limit activity CONTINUE Previous question Next question a. c. Paregoric contains morphine and may be addictive. Select all that apply. Most of the following thesis statements have specific topics plus clear main ideas about these topics. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" b.nature and amount of food eaten by the client. "Actually, people's bowel patterns can vary a lot and some people don't tend to go every day." "I need to take a laxative such as milk of magnesia if I don't have a BM every day". A. Which statement best explains why digital removal of stool is considered a last resort after other methods of bowel evacuation have been unsuccessful? Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. a. Yogurt and buttermilk c. Constipation c. The client consumes large qualities of fresh vegetables. Discontinue the administration of the enema Which factor is responsible for primary constipation? a. D. Spray air freshener in room before and after removal, B. c. 20-30 g c. Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus. After removing the pouch, which of the following should the nurse do first? c. Peptic Ulcer Decreased immunity a. Administer a normal saline enema after obtaining the relevant order. b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. Add 16 to 18 in to the measurement obtained to ensure the tube comes to rest at the desired point. The nurse should identify that which of the following results places the client at risk? A nurse is caring for who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness, and pain in the right calf. Which of the following foods should beincluded as sources of fiber? a. Warm the enema to prevent constipation d. Cantaloupe a. In which patients would diarrhea be a possible finding? The patient states "Something just isn't right". Which part of this plan could create stress for Mr. Bales and possible increase his inability to urinate? "Wait to do the test 3 days after your finish menstruating." The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. e. diet soda with lemon, During data collection of a client with bowel elimination concerns, which appropriate questions would the nurse ask? (B) hazy D. Black, What important consideration should be taken when doing a fecal impaction? Which statements accurately describe the action of specific antidiarrheal medications? Which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? b. cabbage e. Platelet count of 19,500/mm3 (195.00 109/L) a. \text { ichthy/o } & \text { seb/o } & \text {-graft } & \text {-rrhea } & \\ c. far enough to still visualize the end of the suppository b. A. 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