Select all that apply. Excessive laxative use A nurse is caring for a patient who is to perform a fecal occult testing at home. During an assessment, the nurse suspects a male client is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia. Assist the client to a 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. b. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum \text { ichthy/o } & \text { seb/o } & \text {-graft } & \text {-rrhea } & \\ Which data collection finding, if observed by the nurse, would confirm the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply. a. Hypertonic "This test detects heme, a type of iron compound in blood in the stool." Example phrase\underline{\color{#c34632}{phrase}}phrase 1. D. Whole wheat bread, A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is experiencing constipation. Stop the enema B. Use between 500-1000 mL of solution. B. D. Administer fluid. b. A nurse is giving a large-volume enema to a client who winces in pain and complains of severe cramping. The patient reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month, but has no signs of infection or bowel obstruction. 2. (Select all that apply) B. What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? Administer calcium supplements. d. secondary constipation, A nurse assesses a client who has a PRN (as-needed) prescription for a small-volume cleansing enema. Ensure that the client fasts 6 to 12 hours before the test as per policy. Which type of solution does the nurse gather? The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate? "Stool can be collected only from a cloth diaper." C. the risk of constipation is decreased. c. Daily irrigation is necessary to assure passage of stool from an ileostomy. The nurse describes the test by explaining that it allows which of the following? What action would the nurse take to prepare the client for this procedure? c. The student had the client flex the knees when performing the assessment. a. Incontinence ", The nurse has provided a client with supplies for a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). \text { derm/o } & \text { myc/o } & \text {-al } & \text {-osis } & \text { an- } \\ Select all that apply. Go ahead with the test." A. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? b. It has two openings through the one stoma - the proximal end drains stool while the distal portion drains mucus. D. 3, A patient is experiencing constipation. Excessive laxative use The client will walk for 30min 5 days a week. A nurse is caring for a client with an NG tube attached to continuous suction. A. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37% C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. ", 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. In preparing a client to utilize fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) supplies, what teaching will the nurse provide? Decreased sensation in the lower extremities What intervention would be most appropriate in this situation? Which factor should the nurse review first to identify the cause of constipation? A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. c. Avoid more than 250 mg Place the client on the left side position. e. Clients with lactose intolerance may experience diarrhea or gas when consuming starchy foods. Drink 1.5 L of fluids each day. a. mineral oil The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. c. Consume a full liquid diet for 12-24 hours. A. 4. After removing the pouch, which of the following should the nurse do first? d. physiologic or lifestyle changes in the client. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain? Intussusception b. increases b. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. d. "The client agrees to take prescribed antidepressants." Urinary retention 4. a. iatrogenic constipation What would be the nurse's first action in this situation? Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? A. D. Soap Suds Enema, A nurse is caring for a patient with a intestinal stoma. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. A nurse is caring for a client who has a fecal impaction. A. The nurse would anticipate which course of action in response to the client's diarrhea? B. Apical heart rate Digital removal of stool may cause parasympathetic stimulation. A nurse is obtaining health history from a young adult patient who has a colostomy. c. Children need fewer reminders to drink because of greater thirst sensitivity Which of the following should be included in the teaching? 1. Which position would the nurse place the client in? A. The container and gas are in equilibrium at 12.0C12.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}12.0C. Inaudible bowel sounds.". Constipation is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms of incomplete elimination of stool, difficulty passing stool, or both. 1-2 in Intussusception 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 nurse is presenting a lecture on ostomy bowel elimination at a community clinic. ", 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. C. Constipation Client has no bowel sounds." ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. When was your last bowel movement? The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? How many grams should be in the daily diet? A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. A. When the procedure is finished, the nurse notes that the stoma is protruding into the bag. Statistics and Incidences. Chronic Constipation a. c. If Salem Sump or double-lumen tube is used, make sure that syringe tip is placed in the blue air vent. b. C. Hypertonic; Fleet's What color is your usual bowel? Collect stool and send to laboratory for culture per regular protocol. c. remains constant. a. The patient states "Something just isn't right". 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. Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. What is the appropriate nursing response? Which part of this plan could create stress for Mr. Bales and possible increase his inability to urinate? To promote the patient's comfort during the administration of the enema solution, ________ the normal saline solution to ________ prior to administration. D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. b. A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. b. Bisacodyl c. A patient with post-radiation damage to the bowel b. Which action is an appropriate step in this procedure? D. Orthostatic hypotension, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports incisional pain. A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hours postoperative following a small bowel resection. B. Select all that apply. D. Limit activity, C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables, A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Coffee a. a. Irrigating a client's NG tube a. A nurse prepares to insert a nasointestinal tube to provide nutrition to a client. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. Excessive laxative use B. e. Teaching the client about the test E. Increased activity. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? a. a. past the internal sphincter Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel elimination? d. Compress the container as the solution instills. b. state of physical mobility b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis c. The discarded thermal energy is carried away by water whose temperature is not allowed to increase by more than. c. Electrolyte imbalances Flat in bed, with the head in alignment with the body a. Aspirin Administer the prescribed narcotic analgesic. Mr. T is nervous about a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. 13. Which foods will the nurse recommend to avoid for a client with uncomfortable, frequent episodes of flatulence? Select all that apply. C. 3 hours, or until dissolved. c. Hemoglobin of 11.1 g/dL (111.00 g/L) \text { Combining Forms } & \text { } & \text { Suffixes } & &\text { Prefixes } \\ Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. B. Position the bed flat and assist the client onto his or her left side. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full. A. Cathartics A client with constipation has been instructed to increase the intake of foods high in fluid. The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: a. If the specimen contains barium or enema solution, document this on the container. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. During the assessment, the nurse notices the stoma is pale. d. "This is good to help bowels move.". How often are your bowel movements? 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. D. Fleet. False, The nurse is caring for a client who reports constipation and is presently in the bathroom attempting to have a bowel movement. (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. D. After client feels abdominal cramping. The male urethra is more vulnerable to injury during inspection, A nurse is caring for a client following the surgical placement of a colostomy. D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. Which of the following information regarding prevention of postoperative complications should the nurse include in the teaching? e. Diphenoxylate/atropine have a longer duration of action than loperamide. b. Hypertonic b. B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. A. Press water from a sponge rather than bringing it. B. Eat plenty of raw vegetables before testing. Diarrhea related to tube feedings, as evidenced by hyperactive bowel sounds and urgency b. Percussion In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. C. Lubricate 5 inches of the rectal tube. 2. In the hospital, a clean technique is used for catheter insertion b. The client drinks 8 glasses of fluid daily. A student nurse studying human anatomy knows that a structure of the large intestine is the: What education should the nurse provide the client about this condition? Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. 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