Exam ATI Med Surg Gastrointestinal Detailed Answer Key
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ATI Med Surg Gastrointestinal Detailed Answer Key
A client who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having difficulty expelling flatus. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following types of enemas? - ANSWER-return-flow
Return-flow, or flus...
A client who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having
difficulty expelling flatus. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which
of the following types of enemas? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-return-flow
Return-flow, or flush, enemas are used to expel flatus, stimulate peristalsis, and
relieve abdominal distention.
A nurse is administering an enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate
(Kayexalate) to an adult client who has hyperkalemia. To which of the following
lengths should the nurse insert the rectal tube? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-7.5 cm to 10 cm
(3 to 4 in).
This is the appropriate length of insertion for an adult client.
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