1. a. Auscultation Select a bag with an appropriate size stomal opening, A patient is to take a fecal occult home. A client who is constipated should eat eggs and pasta to relieve the condition. Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? A. A nurse is caring for a client with primary constipation. c. reduces elasticity in intestinal walls and slows motility Regular use of a laxative Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. b. b. Anthelmintic d. Telling the patient that burning and irritation are normal, subsiding within a few days. B. Untape the tube periodically A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. c. Obtain a diet change order to increase the amount of fiber in the client's meals. How will the nurse document this finding? Causes abdominal discomfort B. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. D. "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following results places the client at risk? \text { lip/o } & \text { xer/o } & \text {-logist } & & \\ Wear sterile gloves d. Clients experiencing flatulence should avoid gas-producing foods such as cauliflower and onions. Which statement best explains why digital removal of stool is considered a last resort after other methods of bowel evacuation have been unsuccessful? A Alcohol 3. Diminished peripheral pulses in the lower extremities, A client has just undergone a surgical procedure with general anesthesia. What teaching will the nurse provide? The tiny, free-floating, weakly swimming algae and animals that occur in both freshwater and saltwater environments are called ____. (Select all that apply.) D. Apply barrier cream, Ostomies of the upper GI tract, Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy, are often used for what? B. The proximal stoma, which is functional, diverts feces to the abdominal wall. 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. Instruct client on normal bowel function and the necessity of fluid, fiber, and activity in a bowel program. E. Hold the enema solution 12 inches above the anus. Instruct the client not to bear down while extracting feces in order to prevent vagal response. C. No purpose A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. \text { ichthy/o } & \text { seb/o } & \text {-graft } & \text {-rrhea } & \\ Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? In the hospital, a clean technique is used for catheter insertion Discontinue the administration of the enema What action would the nurse perform next? As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? Apply lubricant to the anus a. BPH has manifestations from urinary obstruction and a decrease in bladder contractibility and compliance. d. dysuria, Mr. Cheng, a hospitalized patient with diabetes mellitus, has developed a UTI. c. discontinuation of the amoxicillin and administration of an antidiarrheal drug B. 25. a. Mrs. Lonte consumed 75% of the liquids on her breakfast a. What would be the nurse's first action in this situation? D. Reddened areas over bony prominences, B. b. C. Reposition the client every 2 hr b. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr C. "You will be instructed to limit your fluid intake after the procedure." a. How far will the nurse insert the suppository? A. a. Incontinence Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm. a. Hypertonic B. c. The client takes bisacodyl every day. Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device, A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. A client who has a body fat of 22% Place the client on the left side position. If the specimen contains barium or enema solution, document this on the container. B. 2. bowel elimination In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? d. Mrs. Lonte reports fullness and diarrhea after breakfast. Which of the following foods should beincluded as sources of fiber? a. causes periodic bleeding and tissue trauma D. Diarrhea, What are some interventions used for fecal incontinence? c. mineral oil What is the best response by the nurse? Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? c. 5 in (12.5 cm) d. Reinstruct the client on use of collection container for next bowel movement. D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. D. Spray air freshener in room before and after removal, B. A nurse is assisting a patient to empty and change an ostomy appliance. A. Onions and garlic Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? The provider has prescribed an enema. C. Mineral Oil A) bear down when defecating B) drink 4 to 5 glasses of water daily C) increase dietary intake of raw vegetables D) limit activity \C) increase dietary intake of raw vegetables The client should increase dietary intake of raw vegetables to provide . The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) serving a food tray to a client with diarrhea. a. a. C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy At least 30 mins, or as long as they can hold it. b. Administer a PRN dose of laxative to the client to collect new sample. B. Chronic Constipation What are some factors than can affect bowel elimination? What should the nurse include when planning this patient's care? D. Soap Suds Enema, A nurse is caring for a patient with a intestinal stoma. What is the appropriate nursing recommendation for this client? d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. a. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? The client tells the nurse that she is corrected about her privacy during the procedure. A nurse is administering a large-volume cleansing enema to a patient prior to surgery. Stop the enema A. Excoriated Skin d. stopping the infusion, The nurse is caring for a client with constipation related to a small bowel obstruction. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reliable sources of vitamin B 12 with a client who is pregnant. a. Irrigation of the catheter with 30 mL of normal saline solution every 4 hours d. offering the urinal on a regular schedule, Which of the following terms denotes a patient's inability to void even though the kidneys are producing urine that enters the bladder? A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. Excessive laxative use 3. b. Mrs. Lonte tells you she is hungary A nurse is assessing the fetal heart rate for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. b. Bisacodyl b. mineral oil Which of the following information regarding prevention of postoperative complications should the nurse include in the teaching? c. Inform the client that the culture prescription will now be cancelled. b. reassuring the client that cramping is normal B. C. Snoring sounds when inhaling 1 a. Aspirin Which task should the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? C. Administer warm saline throat irrigations "It is important that you discontinue this type of treatment immediately." Calculate the rate at which water must flow away from the plant. A nurse is caring for a client who has a fecal impaction. c. increases the volume of the stool, making defecation easier When the client has the urge to defecate. d. Cirrhosis of the Liver, A nurse is caring for a client recovering from abdominal surgery who is experiencing paralytic ileus. C. Inadequate fluid intake Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. a. _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. b. ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Decreased immunity D. Report burning with urination to the provider. (Select all that apply) A. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a gastrectomy. b. to prevent involuntary escape of fecal material during surgical procedures The nurse is talking to a client whose colostomy pouch frequently comes loose and falls off. a. iatrogenic constipation d. The client eats five to six small meals per day. d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) C. Milk use milk instead of water and recipes. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as cause of constipation? Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? b. visual examination of the large intestines. (Select all that apply) Cheese Insert the tip of the tubing 8 cm (3.1 cm). D. Pull the curtain around the patient's bed and drape the patient. A. Dehydrated c. Refrain from eating red meat 3 days before testing. A, Fleet enema, is hypertonic. prior to the enema. e. clay colored, the nurse insert the tubing into the rectum? Requirement for verbal stimuli to awaken Coffee B. Apical heart rate How many grams should be in the daily diet? The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effect of the medication A. 5 mins, or as soon as possible. b. C. 3 hours, or until dissolved. d. Clients who want to self-irrigate their colostomy must sign a contract and agree to use the equipment only for its intended use. b. retention Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast 49. "Are you experiencing rectal fullness?" c. oliguria D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. D. Administer fluid. b. pulling curtains around him to provide privacy during voiding b. Excessive laxative use B. Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity ANS: Excessive laxative use. a. Yogurt and buttermilk Select all that apply. 1. d. Administer an oral analgesia 30 to 45 minutes before attempting insertion. A. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. History of facial fractures Client report of nausea B. Diaphoresis The nurse is teaching a patient regarding administration of antiemetic medications. Take mineral oil at bedtime. a. What is likely to cause electrolyte abnormality? 4. A nurse is testing a client's stool specimen for occult blood. d. "All four abdominal quadrants auscultated. Use the elements listed in the table to build medical words. Then calculate the velocity of each object after the collision for each situation. 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? Select all that apply. 2 in (5.0 cm) B. Assist the client to a 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. Go ahead with the test." A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" Which type of enema should the nurse administer? A nurse is following a health care provider's order to irrigate a client's NG tube. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to soften and lubricate stool. C. Increase cellulose and fluid in the diet b. Abdominal distention A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. The surgeon has prescribed morphine 4mg IV bolus every 6 hours as needed. (B) hazy (Select all that apply) e. "Have you started a new medication? Which examples correctly describe these effects? 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. For which adverse effect would the nurse monitor in this patient? c. a diet lacking in meat and poultry products D. lower doses of medication are cost-effective. What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? When reviewing data collection on a client with constipation, which factor identified by the nurse might suggest the causative factor? b. 1. a. mineral oil b. Excessive laxative use The bowel wall is stretched which stimulates peristalsis, B. . C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit. A. Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? D. Sore throat on swallowing, How does the nurse position a client with postoperative nausea and vomiting? What is the present worth of a $50,000 debenture bond that has a bond coupon rate of 8% per year, payable quarterly? B. e. yellow, The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. A. C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position b. Anal fissures b. Decreasing fluid intake to 1,000 mL For some clients, regularly scheduled colostomy irrigation can be used to establish a predictable pattern of elimination. (Select all that apply) A. A. B. Constipated A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is receiving oxytocin 1 hour after normal spontaneous delivery. e. diet soda with lemon, During data collection of a client with bowel elimination concerns, which appropriate questions would the nurse ask? c. Transporting the specimen 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. A. Macaroni & cheese B. C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. c. Clients with food intolerances may experience altered bowel elimination. Administer the prescribed narcotic analgesic. IntQueue is a class that implements a static queue of integers. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make? Position the bed flat and assist the client onto his or her left side. D. Depression a. d. "Is the stool difficult to pass?" Ensure that the client fasts 6 to 12 hours before the test as per policy. Which recommended patient teaching points would the nurse stress? B. b. develops healthier bowel elimination patterns d. Mrs. Lonte reports fullness and diarrhea after breakfast. D. Regular use of glycerine suppositories, C. Increase cellulose and fluid in the diet. (c) The moving object is 106 times the mass of the stationary object. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? When the procedure is finished, the nurse notes that the stoma is protruding into the bag. Select all that apply. Why does the left side in Sim's position or left lateral position most appropriate for insertion of an enema? A nurse is teaching a client who has angina and is new . Provide sitz bath after defecation Reduce sodium intake. E. Breast Milk, A. Cathartics A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. Which factor should the nurse review first to identify the cause of constipation? B. Paralytic ileus 2. The nurse is administering a rectal suppository. c. Hemoglobin of 11.1 g/dL (111.00 g/L) d. It often causes rebound diarrhea and electrolyte loss. The incidence of constipation tends to be high among clients who follow which diet? d. The client repeatedly ignores the urge to defecate. An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). Ignoring the urge to defecate. Season foods with herbs and spices. Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. Which intervention is most important? A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. a. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to draw water into the bowel. Which of the following foods should be included as sources of fiber? a. decreases Which of the following goals should the nurse include? B. Loose, dark green liquid that may contain blood. c. Before removing the tube, discontinue suction and separate the tube from suction. D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area 1- Alcohol consumption 2- Activity levels 3- Usual pattern of elimination 4- Current medications 3 The nurse is teaching a client with an ostomy how to change the pouching system. It is unusual to feel dizzy while having a bowel movement. Ensure that the client ingests a gallon of bowel cleanser, such as polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution, in a short period of time. Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. b. Before digital removal of the mass, which of the following types of enemas should the nurse plan to administer to soften the feces? c. soap and water 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. "What are your normal bowel habits?" A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the postanesthesia care unit. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? d. pasta, Data must be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan to reduce urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. D. Whole wheat bread, A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is experiencing constipation. The nurse should recognize which of the following foods provided together on the same dinner tray can be in violation of the clients religious practices? C. Increase exercise activity. C. 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