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Bowel Elimination Ch 39 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) What are the 3 parts of the small intestine? duodenum, jejunum, ileum What is the first part of the large intestine? the cecum What part of the colon empties the into the rectum? the sigmoid colon How is st...

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What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum


What is the first part of the large intestine?
the cecum


What part of the colon empties the into the rectum?
the sigmoid colon


How is stool formed?
through the absorption of water (1.5L)


What is the valsalva maneuver?
the action of bearing down, HR decreases


What is the average amount people have BM's?
2-3 times a week


Breast-fed infants pass how many stools daily?
2-10


Bottle-fed infants pass how many stools daily?
1-2


How do you manage constipation?
dietary manipulation, increased fiber and fluids


Age related changes:

Slowing of GI motility w/ increased stomach emptying time

How do you manage this?
-DISCOURAGE heavy activity after eating
-ENCOURAGE high fiber, low fat diet
-DISCOURAGE regular use of laxatives
-ENCOURAGE adequate fluid intake

Develop a routine to move bowels


Age related changes:

Decreased muscle tone

How do you manage this?

, -provide easy access to BR
-encourage participation in a bowel retraining program


Age related changes:

Weakening of intestinal walls- diverticulitis

How do you manage this?
-encourage high fiber diet + adequate fluid intake
-Teach pts not to ignore the urge to have a BM
- encourage regular exercise


How many grams is in a high fiber diet?
25-38g


Daily fluid intake should be..?
at least 2,000mL


What are high fiber foods?
Whole grains and bran, dried peas and beans, and fresh fruit and vegetables.


Regular exercise improves?
GI motility and muscle tone


What is bismuth subsalicylate used for?
treat diarrhea (causes black stools)


What does antidiarrheals do to the stool?
cause white discoloration or specking in the stool


What medications causes constipation?
opioids and calcium channel blockers


What medications promotes peristalsis?
laxatives


What medication has a side effect of diarrhea?
Amoxicillin clavulante


What is the sequence for abdominal assessment?
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation (pg.1525)


What is the normal range for bowel activity?
5-34 gurgles a min

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