", A nurse is administering morphine 2mg IV every 2 to 4 hr to a client who has an abdominal incision. 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. hypertonic saline b. Constipation 13. d. normal saline. b. cabbage When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? D. Depression The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effect of the medication A. What should be the nurse's next action? 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. mineral oil B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate How much heat has to be removed to reach a temperature of 20.0C-20.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}20.0C ? It is used to relieve flatulence. b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) A. c. antibiotic-associated diarrhea. What will be the most likely outcome of the nurse's action? Warm the enema to prevent constipation A nurse discourages a patient from straining excessively when attempting to have a bowel movement. c. Watermelon b. they will cause a chronic constipation. a. B. "You will be on bed rest for the first 2 days after the procedure." d. "This is good to help bowels move.". Which of the following should be included in the teaching? d. chocolate, A client is preparing for a fecal occult blood test. 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 nurse is caring for a client who is reporting constipation. The surgeon informed the patient that his entire large intestine and rectum will be removed. with a driver program. Replace legumes with broiled meats. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. When caring for a client with fecal incontinence, the nurse knows that fecal incontinence is the result of: c. oil The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum C. Happiness Which part of this plan could create stress for Mr. Bales and possible increase his inability to urinate? A nurse is about to administer a tap-water enema when a patient asks what is the purpose. B. B. Diaphoresis "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools." A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. d. Reinstruct the client on use of collection container for next bowel movement. Me molestaba que Carlos y Miguel no BLANK (venir) a visitarme. An episode of diarrhea 4. B. How many grams should be in the daily diet? D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. Select all that apply. A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. a. Which of the following action should the nurse take? Why is this preoperative procedure done? b. Ignoring the urge to defecate a. What type of output is first expected from an ileostomy postoperatively? Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider? B. ", A. b. Decreasing fluid intake to 1,000 mL Overall, acute gastroenteritis accounts for than 1.5 million outpatient visits, 220,000 hospitalizations, and direct costs of more . B. c. A high urine glucose level As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. b. Postoperative ostomy prolapse can be avoided by twice daily irrigation for the first 4 weeks after surgery. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? 4. a. Which is an effect of prolonged use of mineral oil to relieve constipation? a. a diabetic client with renal complications D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area C. 6 d. Asparagus and turnip, The nurse will gather which type of solution to administer a cleansing enema to a client who needs to have water drawn into the bowel? d. Drink orange juice to stay hydrated through the testing process. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. c. The catheter is inserted 2" to 3" into to meatus B. D. "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this client? Red meat a. small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution Which of the following info should the nurse include? a. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" The client reports gas pains I the periumbilical area. f. shrimp. A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. Instruct to splint incision when coughing and deep breathing Place the enema 12-18 inches above the anus D. Administer an antidiarrheal medication 3 hr. Which actions must the nurse perform? a. Prone 3. urinary elimination c. "Stool cannot be collect from a child's diaper." The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from gastric resection surgery with an indwelling nasogastric tube. D. Pull the curtain around the patient's bed and drape the patient. How far will the nurse insert the suppository? b. Black tea b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. C. This position allows the solution to flow downward by gravity along the curve of the sigmoid colon and rectum, thus improving the effectiveness of the enema. (Select all that apply) A. A. Select all that apply. False, The nurse is caring for a client who reports constipation and is presently in the bathroom attempting to have a bowel movement. A. d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) B. Squatting The nurse asks participants, "How will you know when a client begins to accept the altered body image?" d. Inform client that a chalky-tasting barium contrast mixture will be given to drink before the test. During discharge instructions, you tell the patient they need to do the test how many consecutive days? A. Macaroni and cheese B. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen "I will need yearly screenings for colon cancer." c. Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus. Leave the ostomy pouch off and cover the stoma with an adult incontinence pad. Notify the physician. When the procedure is finished, the nurse notes that the stoma is protruding into the bag. The patient reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month, but has no signs of infection or bowel obstruction. A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. a. Pain at the surgical site D. Insert 5 inches in anus Which teaching will the nurse include? During an assessment, the nurse suspects a male client is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is the appropriate nursing action? Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patient? A. C. Use water-soluble jelly for lubrication. c. Transporting the specimen A nurse is documenting the eating habits of a client who wants to include more fiber in the diet. A nurse is preparing to administer an oil-retention enema to a patient who has constipation. A. What is a recommended intervention? d. transverse colostomy. D. Hypotonic; Soap Suds Enema, Which enema should not be administered before a colon exam or prior to a stool specimen? A. Kidney beans B. 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? d. lentils e. to promote optimal visualization of the colon during a colonoscopy. 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 C. Administer warm saline throat irrigations b. B. c. mineral oil B. Malnutrition This medication might cause your face to be flushed A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who requests hydrotherapy for pain management during labor. Select all that apply. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? D. Hematuria 4. substiture salad dressing for Mayonnaise on sandwiches. Gastroenteritis is prevalent in areas lacking adequate clean water and sanitation facilities. A. Make a prediction for each scenario below, explaining your reasoning. a. Hyperactive bowel sounds A communicating wall remains between the proximal and the distal bowel. b. c. egg yolks d. administration of a large-volume enema Which of the following would describe a normal stool? They include increased intracranial pressure, glaucoma, and rectal or prostate surgery. A. c. remains constant. a. c. Sliced red apples D. Notify the doctor. c. Iron supplements Select all that apply. A. ________: This is the location for a permanent colostomy, particularly for cancer of the rectum. A nurse needs to administer a hypertonic enema solution to the client. B. b. primary constipation Clean the wound from the outer edge towards the center. A. d. Warm the solution for 40 seconds in a microwave to prevent chilling the client. d. "If you are having a light flow or spotting then you can perform the test. c. large-volume cleansing enema with oil b. mineral oil Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. A. A. Isotonic; Normal Saline A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has constipation. C. Lotions c. pseudoconstipation 15. B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding? Season foods with herbs and spices. Which type of solution does the nurse gather? C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. C. Increase exercise activity. "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." The bond matures in 15 years. E. Urinary incontinence, A nurse is instructing a client who is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) about his postoperative care. The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. c. Wipe the lubricated tip of the container before insertion. b. Which of the following foods should be included as sources of fiber? C. Strain urine for 48 hr. Select all that apply. Celiac disease. 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. The surgeon has prescribed morphine 4mg IV bolus every 6 hours as needed. Patients typically experience other symptoms such as hard stools,. "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." d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. d. Caffeine- containing beverages should be monitored to prevent excess intake. d. Cantaloupe D. Supine in bed, with the neck flexed, C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position, ATI Urinary Elimination - practice assessment. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new ileostomy about incorporating preventive strategies at home. Abdominal pain 3. Which position would the nurse place the client in? (Select all that apply) A. Place the client on the left side position. Assume that a file containing a series of integers is named numbers.txt and exists on the d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? b. Abdominal distention b. b. Assisting him in assuming his normal voiding position C. Clean stoma with alcohol A. c. black B. Inflamed and reddened throat A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation. Maintain an indwelling urinary catheter. d. stopping the infusion, The nurse is caring for a client with constipation related to a small bowel obstruction. _________: is typically created as an emergency procedure to relieve an intestinal obstruction or perforation. A. D. After client feels abdominal cramping. What result would contraindicate the safe administration of an enema? During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. B. A. Turn off the suction for 30 minutes and then turn it on again. d. ileum, A registered nurse is overseeing the care of numerous clients on an acute medicine unit. - 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. C. Dehydration C. Yellow c. Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. Gently pressure the barrier for 1 to 2 mins. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr C. Brain trauma c. removing the tubing immediately c. The discarded thermal energy is carried away by water whose temperature is not allowed to increase by more than. An older adult client is in the hospital following an intestinal diversion with an ileostomy on the right upper quadrant and a mucous fistula. b. A. b. Assist the client to a 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. A. Cathartics b. Escherichia coli diarrhea. Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. 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. b. jejunum Diarrhea 5. Take mineral oil at bedtime. b. small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution D. Decrease insoluble fiber intake. Facilitate a more private setting, such as assisting the client to a bathroom. c. Consume a full liquid diet for 12-24 hours. Milk products cause constipation in clients with lactose intolerance. a. B. d. One nare being less patent than the other, The nurse has provided instructions to a client having a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have." Before digital removal of the mass, which of the following types of enemas should the nurse plan to administer to soften the feces? Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. B. c. Right lateral A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. The nurse is presenting a lecture on ostomy bowel elimination at a community clinic. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. It drains the bladder. Apply continuous suction to the nasogastric tube during assessment of bowel sounds. d. "There may be an issue with your colon that is causing these type of symptoms. Which recommended patient teaching points would the nurse stress? Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain? Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? What color is your usual bowel? Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ", 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. a. d. The appliance will fit securely to the client's skin. Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. (Select all that apply.) C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables a. Patient complains of black stool. Add 16 to 18 in to the measurement obtained to ensure the tube comes to rest at the desired point. 2. d. to assure a daily bowel movement B. a. Lettuce BPH has manifestations from urinary obstruction and a decrease in bladder contractibility and compliance. 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. Which interventions are appropriate suggestions? c. Oil-retention Urinary retention 4. While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal cramping. B. Place the enema 12-18 inches above the anus 4. peripheral vascular function. c. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract d. large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution, A nurse is providing education to an older adult client concerning ways to prevent constipation. C. Milk Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the dietary teaching? Flat in bed, with the head in alignment with the body What are the contraindications for enemas? Which assessment technique would be performed last? When collecting a urine specimen for routine urinalysis from a patient, the nurse keeps in mind which of the following? A. The nurse should explain the option that will allow is? ", An older adult woman who is incontinent of stool following a cerebrovascular accident will have which nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply. b. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum b. 25. C. Causes distention of the intestines A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. D. Notify provider, The excessive use of laxatives can take what effect on the body? A. Which of the following information should the nurse include? ______: The output is semi-formed because more water is absorbed while fecal material is in the ascending and transverse colon. Both ends of the bowel are brought through the abdomen to the skin surface as two separate sections. c. Drink a soft drink daily to prevent gas and allow fiber to break down. Nursing care for a patient with an indwelling catheter includes which of the following? 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? Inadequate fluid intake. D. Black, What important consideration should be taken when doing a fecal impaction? c. oliguria What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? 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 . a. water Which of the following should be included in the client's diet? C. Cheese The tiny, free-floating, weakly swimming algae and animals that occur in both freshwater and saltwater environments are called ____. Most of the following thesis statements have specific topics plus clear main ideas about these topics. "You may have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter. Handling the specimen Confirm the clients identity by checking her wristband. 3. A Alcohol A. C. Hemorrhoids Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters. IntQueue is a class that implements a static queue of integers. a. After removing the pouch, which of the following should the nurse do first? Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. d. Position the client supine, as dictated by client comfort and condition. _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. Constipation is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms of incomplete elimination of stool, difficulty passing stool, or both. Pasta with cream sauce will help coat the abdominal mucosa. b. A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate stone. b. The nurse explains that the client will wear antiembolism stockings during and after the procedure. A. A. Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? Which of the following is the rationale for this? c. Most clients will not consent to have digital removal of stool. B. Peroxide Monitor urine pH. D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. d. Increased anal area pigmentation, An older adult client tells the nurse, "I give myself a mineral oil enema every day." Select all that apply. Obtain a bladder scan to assess for residual urine. A client with constipation has been instructed to increase the intake of foods high in fluid. c. far enough to still visualize the end of the suppository Drinking more than 2,000 mL of fluid per day will cause fluid retention Which type of enema should the nurse administer? A. C. "My largest meal of the day should be in the evening." B. b. c. Every 4 to 8 hours A nurse is collecting a stool specimen of a client suspected of having Clostridium difficile. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities f. Hypervolemia, A client admitted with cellulitis of the leg has been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. 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