(Select all that apply) The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. 1. b. Mrs. Lonte tells you she is hungary The container and gas are in equilibrium at 12.0C12.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}12.0C. b. they will cause a chronic constipation. d. Fecal Retention related to loss of sphincter control, and diminished spinal cord innervation related to hemiparesis. d. "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer.". The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum C. Ipratropium (Atrovent) C. Clean stoma with alcohol B. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. a. d. Monitoring bowel movements, A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-surgical following an IPAA. 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? A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. A nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. "This happens when you bear down causing an increase in blood volume to the heart and resulting in your heart rate becoming too rapid." Reduce sodium intake. B. Q2h while the patient is awake. ________: This is the location for a permanent colostomy, particularly for cancer of the rectum. use honey on toast. d. assisting the patient to as normal position as possible to deficate. What is the next step for the nurse? Handling the specimen The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? For some clients, regularly scheduled colostomy irrigation can be used to establish a predictable pattern of elimination. What teaching will the nurse provide regarding vitamin C three days before testing? Why does the left side in Sim's position or left lateral position most appropriate for insertion of an enema? D. Increased fiber in the diet c. tap water Secure the ostomy pouch in place by wrapping an elastic bandage around the abdomen, making sure to cover the entire ostomy appliance. Ignoring the urge to defecate. b. Postoperative ostomy prolapse can be avoided by twice daily irrigation for the first 4 weeks after surgery. d. "There may be an issue with your colon that is causing these type of symptoms. 2. A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. A. Povidone-iodine B. Adhesive tape C. Latex D. Anesthetics. b. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? B. The appliance will need to be changed daily. The client states, "I am menstruating right now. a. Aspirin A. Macaroni and cheese B. b. a. c. cecum b. Select all that apply. Replace legumes w/broiled meats B. Consume 1/2 cup bran/daily C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber B. Blackberries c. Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus. The nurse needs to collect a stool specimen for culture from a client. A. a. substiture salad dressing for Mayonnaise on sandwiches. The client reports gas pains I the periumbilical area. Is it okay to still do the test?" A nurse needs to administer an enema to a client to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa to make stool passage more comfortable. prior to the enema. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Apply lubricant to the anus b. c. Obtain a diet change order to increase the amount of fiber in the client's meals. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) serving a food tray to a client with diarrhea. B. C. Do you use anything to help you defecate? What intervention would be most appropriate in this situation? b. retention The stoma of an ______ is typically located in the right lower quadrant. a. 4. D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber. Eat more cabbage and brussels sprouts to decrease gas and add fiber. Attach a syringe and flush with 50 mL of water or normal saline before removal. A. Provide perineal care after each stool Select all that apply. \text { hidr/o } & \text { scler/o } & \text {-derma } & \text {-plasty } & \text { hypo- } \\ - With a one-piece system, the pouch and skin barrier are permanently attached; with a two-piece system, the pouch may be detached while the skin barrier remains around the stoma. D. Client report of feeling sweaty. "That's correct, but be sure that you don't increase your laxative doses over time." A sterile specimen is required for collection. b. state of physical mobility "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." c. Peptic Ulcer c. to relieve constipation 3. (Select all that apply.) When questioned by the clients, which food would the nurse suggest as natural intestinal deodorizers? 750 to 1000 mL Select all that apply. b. Constipation History of facial fractures c. soap and water A. The surgeon informed the patient that his entire large intestine and rectum will be removed. c. Transporting the specimen Statistics and Incidences. d. "This test will determine whether foods are contributing to rectal bleeding.". D. Blood-tinged mucus, C. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat, A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has a kidney stone. a. E. Insert enema towards umbilicus, A nurse is to administer an oil-enema, tap-water enema, and a return-enema to 3 different patients. B. D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for an older adult patient who has diverticulitis and is scheduled for a creation of a double-barrel colostomy in the sigmoid colon. Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr Red meat Patients typically experience other symptoms such as hard stools,. C. Happiness B. What would be the nurse's first action in this situation? C. Inadequate fluid intake. c. Carminative C. A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the clients concern? 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. If the specimen contains barium or enema solution, document this on the container. E. Increased activity. Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? C. 500 to 750 mL f. Ordering the test. b. c. Clamp the tube for a brief period and resume at a slower rate. C. Constipation A. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve a. Oil-retention (Select all that apply). C. Administer warm saline throat irrigations a. The patient reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month, but has no signs of infection or bowel obstruction. Which type of solution would be best suited to this client's needs? c. a client with a urinary tract infection D. "Carbonated beverages can help control odor. C. "My largest meal of the day should be in the evening." b. ascending colostomy Excessive laxative use. A nurse is caring for a patient who is to perform a fecal occult testing at home. Diarrhea related to tube feedings, as evidenced by hyperactive bowel sounds and urgency Select all that apply. Which of the following should the nurse include in the planning? Which task should the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? b. Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? 4 to 5 in Which nursing actions are appropriate when irrigating an NG tube connected to suction? C. Administer the enema while the patient sits on the toilet. (Select all that apply.) B. a. What color is your usual bowel? The bond matures in 15 years. a. 30MJkg1, .) c. removing the tubing immediately Which of laxative acts by causing the stool to absorb water and swell? a. Auscultation Which action should the nurse perform during this intervention? c. large-volume cleansing enema with oil d. yellow The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. Flat in bed, with the head in alignment with the body B. Heartburn C. Brain trauma Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr A nurse is teaching a patient how to apply an extended-wear skin barrier. Select a bag with an appropriate size stomal opening A student nurse is preparing to administer a client's ordered large-volume enema. a. a. brown rice (a) the smallest atom in group 13; A coal power plant with 30% efficiency burns 10 million kilograms of coal a day. Client report of nausea When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. The client presses the call bell and tells the nurse that about feeling dizzy. A. Demonstrate the class The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. D. Urinary Incontinence, A patient comes into the ER with a colostomy. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? C. Increase cellulose and fluid in the diet d. Collecting the specimen d. Left lateral, A client with no significant medical history reports experiencing diarrhea over the past week. Keep going until enema is finished C. Hemorrhoids c. Lower the solution container and check the temperature and flow rate. D. "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for the development of pressure ulcers? Decreased sensation in the lower extremities b. small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution d. chocolate, A client is preparing for a fecal occult blood test. Which is an effect of prolonged use of mineral oil to relieve constipation? E. Spinach, A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. e. to promote optimal visualization of the colon during a colonoscopy. b. d. A patient with Crohn's disease. D. After client feels abdominal cramping. A. A nurse is preparing a hospitalized patient for a colonoscopy. A nurse who is planning menus for a client in a long-term care facility takes into consideration the effects of foods and fluids on bowel elimination. a. Weight loss B. Bruising C. Constipation D. Blurred vision 26. B. Hypotonic; Tap Water What is the appropriate nursing action? B. Prone, with the head of the bed flat D. It controls diarrhea. This position is more comfortable for the patient. Add 16 to 18 in to the measurement obtained to ensure the tube comes to rest at the desired point. B. Squatting 3 in (7.5 cm) An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). Nursing questions and answers. B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. A. Gently massage the stoma Which are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? b. Which food(s) will the nurse include in the client's education? How shall the nurse approach the assessment of bowel sounds and manage the nasogastric tube? How often should the nurse irrigate this tube? A. a. A. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37% The parent asks if the specimen for testing can be collected from the child's diaper. When was your last bowel movement? a. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. A nurse is ordered to perform digital removal of stool for a client with stool impaction. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. A nurse is caring for client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. C. Increase exercise activity . a. E. Breast Milk, A. Cathartics b. Abdominal distention D. Bradypnea, A nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. Warm the enema to prevent constipation b. tap water c. Methylcellulose Consume foods that are low in fiber content. e. Encourage the client to retain the solution. Ignoring the urge to defecate. D. lower doses of medication are cost-effective. B. Requirement for verbal stimuli to awaken The client has a nasogastric tube connected to suction. a. onions The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: Possible diarrhea B. Squatting d. Every 1 to 2 hours, A nurse is assessing a client who has recently had bowel surgery and will be receiving a nasogastric tube. B. The client drinks 8 glasses of fluid daily. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? B. Apical heart rate The nurse should explain the option that will allow is? e. Teaching the client about the test d. Infection, For which patient would a nurse expect the primary care provider to order colostomy irrigation? D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area 1-2 in Which teaching will the nurse include? b. jejunum A. Go ahead with the test." C. Lotions D. Hematuria A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a patient who is prone to more fecal incontinence due to poor sphincter control and is unlikely to retain the enema solution. b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. a. Yogurt and buttermilk "Bowel sounds auscultated. Inadequate fluid intake. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have.". Do you take Pepto-Bismol? A patient admitted with possible kidney stones suddenly experiences acute crampy pain on the left side that radiates into the groin. Select all that apply. Irrigate all catheters with sterile normal saline. Estimate the rate at which thermal energy is being discarded by this plant. D. Do you drink a lot of water? (D) smooth. B. Blackberries Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. 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. b. soap b. The nurse is replacing a client's ileostomy appliance and has identified that the diameter of the stoma is 3.5 cm. The nurse asks participants, "How will you know when a client begins to accept the altered body image?" 15. Select all that apply. what? The nurse would anticipate which course of action in response to the client's diarrhea? Tape a dry gauze pad over the distal stoma to collect drainage. (Select all that apply.) What type of output is first expected from an ileostomy postoperatively? Select all that apply. The nurse is teaching a client with rectal bleeding about fecal occult blood test (FOBT) testing supplies. A. B. B. Constipated c. Begin by measuring from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process. "Menstruation will not alter the test results. b. Determine cause (medication, infection, impaction) a. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? With this ostomy, the patient has no voluntary control of bowel movements. Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity ANS: Excessive laxative use. a. a. b. Hypertonic ______: The output is semi-formed because more water is absorbed while fecal material is in the ascending and transverse colon. computers disk. Wear sterile gloves c. Electrolyte imbalances Completa las oraciones con el pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo de las verbos. D. Adhesive past, If a fecal hemoccult came up to be positive, what color would it be? What is likely to cause electrolyte abnormality? C. Ensure that the bowel is sterile d. Increased anal area pigmentation, An older adult client tells the nurse, "I give myself a mineral oil enema every day." a. provides an outlet for diarrhea to be funneled into a collection unit D. Citrus fruits. Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. B. d. Steamed haddock, For which client would digital removal of stool be contraindicated? Which type of enema should the nurse administer? b. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? What nursing interventions should be applied to all 3? Which of the following food to the nurse recommending a teaching? Cleanse the stoma and the peristomal skin. On which body system is the patient experiencing symptoms that supports the nurse's suspicions? A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is receiving oxytocin 1 hour after normal spontaneous delivery. Which of the following strategy should she include illustrate the concept of joint protection? What should the nurse do first? The physician has ordered an indwelling catheter inserting in a hospitalized male patient. The client traveled to South America two weeks ago. d. softens and facilitates the removal of intestinal polyps, The student nurse is preparing a presentation on how to perform a physical assessment on the abdomen. E. Lean turkey, A. Kidney beans The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). D. 3, A patient is experiencing constipation. The healthy adult should drink four to six 8-ounce glasses of water per day. (Select all that apply) A. Which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? b. What are the contraindications for enemas? Decreased immunity b. black Facilitate a more private setting, such as assisting the client to a bathroom. 3 Auscultation Connect all catheters and drains to a single collection device. How far will the nurse insert the suppository? This type of enema should be avoided in ___________ and ________________. A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). d. 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