b. Administer cough suppressant medication as needed. E. Encourage the patient to rock back and forth while defecating, A. D. Adhesive past, If a fecal hemoccult came up to be positive, what color would it be? A Alcohol b. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? A. Which nursing action is correctly performed when administering an oil-retention enema for this patient? d. Choose bland foods, such as cottage cheese. Tap Water When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? After 3 days of antibiotic therapy, the client develops severe diarrhea, and the nurse notifies the health care provider. b. provides an outlet for diarrhea to be funneled into a collection unit ", A. A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. The proximal stoma, which is functional, diverts feces to the abdominal wall. B. prior to the enema. The nurse is administering a cleansing enema when the client reports cramping. A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the postanesthesia care unit. E. Urinary incontinence, A nurse is instructing a client who is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) about his postoperative care. e. Cucumber. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. What should the nurse include when planning this patient's care? e. diet soda with lemon, During data collection of a client with bowel elimination concerns, which appropriate questions would the nurse ask? Select all that apply. d. Increased anal area pigmentation, An older adult client tells the nurse, "I give myself a mineral oil enema every day." A. Excessive laxative use A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation. The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum C. Inadequate fluid intake, Julie S Snyder, Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins, Review Questions: Treatment and Prophylaxis o, IMG III Unit #7: Chapter 13 reading questions. a. b. tap water The client states, "I am menstruating right now. Which of the following strategies should the nurse instruct the patient to use for maximal adherence? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as cause of constipation? 3. A nurse is teaching a patient how to apply an extended-wear skin barrier. Eliminate any risk of infection a. _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. Ensure that the client ingests a gallon of bowel cleanser, such as polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution, in a short period of time. A. To prevent excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal skin, the nurse should instruct the patient to? Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? d. Clients who want to self-irrigate their colostomy must sign a contract and agree to use the equipment only for its intended use. d. A cleaning- catch midstream specimen is necessary. 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. B. Diminished peripheral pulses in the lower extremities D. Apple Juice. Which physiological response would be most concerning to someone who had diarrhea? b. state of physical mobility Instruct to splint incision when coughing and deep breathing d. "If you are having a light flow or spotting then you can perform the test. C. Mineral Oil He is 80 years old and has an indwelling catheter in place. d. large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution, A nurse is providing education to an older adult client concerning ways to prevent constipation. Is it okay to still do the test?" The provider has prescribed an enema. 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 d. Administer an oral analgesia 30 to 45 minutes before attempting insertion. d. Quickly and carefully remove tube while the client breathes out. Mrs. Lonte is ordered a clear liquid diet for breakfast, to advance to a house diet as tolerated. Which of the following is the rationale for this? The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from gastric resection surgery with an indwelling nasogastric tube. Which intervention is most important? Take mineral oil at bedtime. A. B. B. Then calculate the velocity of each object after the collision for each situation. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. D. After client feels abdominal cramping. c. The external meatus requirements cleaning with antiseptic soap and water before voiding d. Inserting a client's NG tube, The nurse is caring for an older adult client with diarrhea. d. Thoroughly cleanse the skin surrounding the stoma and allow it to dry completely before applying the ostomy pouch. A nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure. c. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract a. ileostomy When was your last bowel movement? b. application of a fecal incontinence device 1. A nurse assesses the stool of patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal problems. d. Warm the solution for 40 seconds in a microwave to prevent chilling the client. Place the enema 12-18 inches above the anus Empty the pouch when it is no more than half full. A. a. Hypertonic A nurse needs to administer a hypertonic enema solution to the client. A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. IntQueue is a class that implements a static queue of integers. C. Yellow d. ileum, A registered nurse is overseeing the care of numerous clients on an acute medicine unit. C. Immediately before meals. c. Watermelon This position allow for ease of access. b. primary constipation c. increases the volume of the stool, making defecation easier A. Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? C. Milk A. a. c. egg yolks 150 to 200 mL Which are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? 25. Nursing questions and answers. Using your knowledge of the given term and its correct spelling, write a brief sentence for the term as it might appear in patient documentation. (Select all that apply.) b. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Regular use of a laxative Decreased immunity B. "I eat two eggs for breakfast each morning. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr B. Hypotonic; Tap Water Attach a syringe and flush with 50 mL of water or normal saline before removal. B. Which foods will the nurse recommend to avoid for a client with uncomfortable, frequent episodes of flatulence? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? D. Bradypnea, A nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about self-care techniques. Temperature of 99F (37.2C) A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. A nurse is preparing to administer an oil-retention enema to a patient who has constipation. a. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? B. The nurse would intervene if which food item is included on the client's tray? A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate stone. How often should the nurse irrigate this tube? The client will walk for 30min 5 days a week. 4. What independent nursing interventions can be performed? The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: Assist the client to a 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. A bulk-forming laxative Select a bag with an appropriate size stomal opening, A patient is to take a fecal occult home. d. Remove the appliance and redo the procedure using a larger appliance. Keep going until enema is finished Ignoring the urge to defecate a. Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. b. just past the opening of the anus A patient admitted with possible kidney stones suddenly experiences acute crampy pain on the left side that radiates into the groin. "Mineral oil enemas can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins." A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. (d) The stationary object is 106 times the mass of the moving object. c. reduces elasticity in intestinal walls and slows motility Which statement about ostomy irrigation is true? a. A. Kidney beans A. Older adults should peel fruits before eating. The male urethra is more vulnerable to injury during inspection Administer calcium supplements. Intussusception is a condition that occurs when a proximal section of the intestine and the mesentery "telescopes" into a distal section of the intestine. c. If Salem Sump or double-lumen tube is used, make sure that syringe tip is placed in the blue air vent. What should the nurse do first? a. d. clay colored A client who has a BMI of 28 D. Notify the doctor. ______ enema is to assist a client to expel flatus. Consume foods that are low in fiber content. C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. E. Breast Milk, A. Cathartics C. Inadequate fluid intake B. b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. 1 Inspection b. b. reassuring the client that cramping is normal f. Ordering the test. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? d. Weakened pelvic muscles lead to constipation. c. staying with him while voiding D. Cancer, Which enema is the safest to use for any patient? Provide perineal care after each stool d. Drink orange and grapefruit juice. What are some factors than can affect bowel elimination? Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? d. "This test will determine whether foods are contributing to rectal bleeding.". d. chocolate, A client is preparing for a fecal occult blood test. Which type of solution would be best suited to this client's needs? a. C. Use water-soluble jelly for lubrication. Season foods with herbs and spices. b. B. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Soapsuds enemas act by stimulating peristalsis through intestinal irritation. c. mineral oil What is the present worth of a $50,000 debenture bond that has a bond coupon rate of 8% per year, payable quarterly? D. Reduce the number of intestinal bacteria, D. Reduce the number of intestinal bacteria, A client has undergone an 8-hour surgical procedure under general anesthesia. Once the enema solution is introduced, the patient reports severe cramping. The patient reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month, but has no signs of infection or bowel obstruction. a. B. Malnutrition a. When the client has the urge to defecate. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. D. Increased fiber in the diet C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. This type contains digestive enzymes and acids that cause skin irritation, extra care is required to keep waste materials from contacting the abdominal surface. b. 750 to 1000 mL a. Administer a normal saline enema after obtaining the relevant order. Ignoring the urge to defecate A. Gently massage the stoma Drink four to five glasses of water daily 4. peripheral vascular function. Ensure that the client fasts 6 to 12 hours before the test as per policy. 60-70 g c. A client with type 1 diabetes A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. b. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" Heart rate of 88 beats/min \text { lip/o } & \text { xer/o } & \text {-logist } & & \\ c. "I will have a fecal occult blood test done every 5 years." "It is important that you discontinue this type of treatment immediately." C. Clean stoma with alcohol What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this client? b. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum B. C. Use water-soluble jelly for lubrication. B. Heartburn A nurse is assessing four female clients for obesity. If the underlined word group in each of the following sentences is a phrase, write phrase on the line. c. to relieve constipation D. Depression "The client uses spray deodorant several times an hour to mask odor." c. chicken nuggets A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. d. Drink orange juice to stay hydrated through the testing process. Inaudible bowel sounds.". b. Which laxative would be contraindicated for this patient? a. b. Which factor is most likely the cause of his UTI? Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. (B) hazy When caring for a client with fecal incontinence, the nurse knows that fecal incontinence is the result of: a. pouring warm water over Ms. Young's fingers In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. Remove the tubing immediately and discontinue the procedure. b. b. visual examination of the large intestines. 1. c. tap water c. Electrolyte imbalances A. Client report of nausea D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? D. Temperature. d. "This is good to help bowels move.". Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Calculate the rate at which water must flow away from the plant. "Actually, people's bowel patterns can vary a lot and some people don't tend to go every day." c. Daily irrigation is necessary to assure passage of stool from an ileostomy. a. d. yellow a. A. D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber. Demonstrate the class A. A. a. d. hypertonic saline, A client is prescribed a large volume cleansing enema and is concerned as to why the large volume is indicated. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Select all that apply. Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. A client with constipation has been instructed to increase the intake of foods high in fluid. Make a prediction for each scenario below, explaining your reasoning. C. 6 The nurse is replacing a client's ileostomy appliance and has identified that the diameter of the stoma is 3.5 cm. d. Left lateral, A client with no significant medical history reports experiencing diarrhea over the past week. The nurse is teaching a client with rectal bleeding about fecal occult blood test (FOBT) testing supplies. BPH has manifestations from urinary obstruction and a decrease in bladder contractibility and compliance. Limit intake of food high in animal protein. b. D. What time of day is your normal bowel movement? When the procedure is finished, the nurse notes that the stoma is protruding into the bag. a. increases the volume of the stool, making defecation easier Help the client into a Sims' position. d. 1 in (2.5 cm). b. D. Hematuria The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. Typically, the distal colon is not removed but bypassed. c. "Most older adults only have a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days, actually, so I'd encourage you to taper off your laxatives." Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel elimination? Excessive laxative use ______: The output is semi-formed because more water is absorbed while fecal material is in the ascending and transverse colon. c. oliguria If the word group is not a phrase, write no on the line. The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. For some clients, regularly scheduled colostomy irrigation can be used to establish a predictable pattern of elimination. c. Children need fewer reminders to drink because of greater thirst sensitivity \text { derm/o } & \text { myc/o } & \text {-al } & \text {-osis } & \text { an- } \\ B. \end{array} ", 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. E. Increased activity, A. C. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat When questioned by the clients, which food would the nurse suggest as natural intestinal deodorizers? The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of an infant diagnosed with a bowel obstruction that one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in infancy is from? Collect 15 to 30 mL of the client's liquid stool. B. Defecation b. cabbage "What are your normal bowel habits?" a. The nurse is teaching a patient regarding administration of antiemetic medications. B. B. d. One nare being less patent than the other, The nurse has provided instructions to a client having a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Several U.S. astronauts have had some very close calls in space. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate? d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) D. Administer fluid. The nurse explains that the patient should try to retain the instilled oil for? D. Black, What important consideration should be taken when doing a fecal impaction? Connect all catheters and drains to a single collection device. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for nifedipine. b. Assessing a client's GI system A nurse is administering an enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to an older adult patient who has hyperkalemia. c. drinking and smoking habits of the client. B. 1. c. Drink a soft drink daily to prevent gas and allow fiber to break down. C. 3 hours, or until dissolved. A. Kosher roast beef and ice cream The client traveled to South America two weeks ago. B. C. Dehydration Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Which is C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy d. A patient with Crohn's disease. a. A. Estimate the rate at which thermal energy is being discarded by this plant. Place the client in a protective supine position to facilitate easy removal. "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools." B. B. a. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Which food will the nurse recommend that the client consume? 3. a. \text { melan/o } & & \text {-oma } & & Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? c. Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis The parent asks if the specimen for testing can be collected from the child's diaper. a. b. C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position 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. Which position would the nurse place the client in? An episode of diarrhea 4. a. Nursing care for a patient with an indwelling catheter includes which of the following? C. No purpose a. onions a. B. Position the bed flat and assist the client onto his or her left side. In the nursing care plan for constipation, the nurse should have an intervention that addresses the number of grams of cellulose that are needed for normal bowel function. C. "My largest meal of the day should be in the evening." d. affects absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. 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. D. Insert 5 inches in anus A client with renal impairment The nurse would anticipate which course of action in response to the client's diarrhea? The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. B. Replace legumes with broiled meats. The nurse describes the test by explaining that it allows which of the following? a. mineral oil A client who has peripheral edema Have the client perform self stoma care a. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Which client statement reflects understanding of the purpose of this test? d. "The client agrees to take prescribed antidepressants." Bowel not functioning." Listen for bowel sounds A. Stewed prunes d. Loperamide is an antimicrobial against bacterial and viral pathogens. c. pseudoconstipation a. A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who had spontaneous passage of a calcium phosphate kidney stone. c. Obtain a diet change order to increase the amount of fiber in the client's meals. Select all that apply. D. Whole wheat bread c. Have the patient rest for 30 minutes to see if the prolapse resolves. What is the nurse's best action? Which assessment question will the nurse ask? b.nature and amount of food eaten by the client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? Carrot sticks and cottage cheese He is timid and reluctant to talk about his urinary retention problem. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve 4. A sterile specimen is required for collection. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? Plans to eat 4 ounces of protein 3 times per day. History of facial fractures B. e. Diphenoxylate/atropine have a longer duration of action than loperamide. Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. The incontinence pattern Which of the following goals should the nurse include? The nurse responds with? Which of the following information regarding prevention of postoperative complications should the nurse include in the teaching? Red Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? Type 2 diabetes a. social and emotional setting of the client. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. Excessive laxative use d. transverse colostomy. E. Increase fluid intake to 3 L/day. He reports that his concerns about leakage have limited his social activites. c. Carminative 2. Urinary retention 4. Flat in bed, with the head in alignment with the body "This test will show if you have colorectal cancer." C. Hiccups 2. Maintenance of good posture Place the client on a bedpan in the supine position while receiving the enema. Administer the prescribed narcotic analgesic. d. Infection, For which patient would a nurse expect the primary care provider to order colostomy irrigation? Red meat d. The student sequenced from auscultation to inspection, and percussion to palpation. A nurse is assessing the fetal heart rate for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. ", Digital rectal examination confirms that a client has an impaction, and an enema solution has been ordered to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa without distending the intestine. Add 16 to 18 in to the measurement obtained to ensure the tube comes to rest at the desired point. 2 Percussion Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for the development of pressure ulcers? Provide sitz bath after defecation 1. Every 8 to 10 hours The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. D. Apply barrier cream, Ostomies of the upper GI tract, Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy, are often used for what? b. A. Macaroni & cheese B. a. hypertonic saline Which interventions are appropriate suggestions? c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance Which of the following strategy should she include illustrate the concept of joint protection? Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to help retrieve this common discomfort of pregnancy? A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) A. What intervention would be most appropriate in this situation? Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patient? c. Every 4 to 8 hours The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. b. Anthelmintic C. It empties the bowel. A. Constipation Which type of enema should the nurse administer? Irrigate all catheters with sterile normal saline. The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? b. Abdominal distention Place the assessment steps in the correct order. C. Snoring sounds when inhaling The bond matures in 15 years. Which finding would most likely contraindicate placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the nurse in this client? a. to promote optimal overall health by removing built-up toxins 15. B. Both ends of the bowel are brought through the abdomen to the skin surface as two separate sections. E. Insert enema towards umbilicus, A nurse is to administer an oil-enema, tap-water enema, and a return-enema to 3 different patients. d. until the client reports feelings of discomfort. Weight loss B. Bruising C. Constipation D. Blurred vision 26. B. Blackberries 1-2 in Using a diet that is low in bulk A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? c. antibiotic-associated diarrhea. A patient with a left-sided end colostomy in the sigmoid colon a. Aspirin d. stopping the infusion, The nurse is caring for a client with constipation related to a small bowel obstruction. Instruct client on normal bowel function and the necessity of fluid, fiber, and activity in a bowel program. C. Respiratory rate Gastroenteritis is prevalent in areas lacking adequate clean water and sanitation facilities. The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. Nursing. "Bowel sounds auscultated. c. Lower the solution container and check the temperature and flow rate. c. Inform the client that the culture prescription will now be cancelled. d. Cantaloupe The nurse is assessing a client for constipation. a. In the nursing care plan for constipation, the nurse should have an intervention that addresses the number of grams of cellulose that are needed for normal bowel function. b. to prevent involuntary escape of fecal material during surgical procedures What are the contraindications for enemas? The nursing student is performing a focused gastrointestinal assessment. A. 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a nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation

a nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation