Exam (elaborations)
Understanding Bowel Elimination and Nursing Care Questions With Complete Solutions
- Course
- Institution
Understanding Bowel Elimination and Nursing Care Questions With Complete Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
Understanding Bowel Elimination and Nursing CareQuestions With Complete Solutions
5-Year Survival Rate Correct Answers 90% if colorectal
cancer detected early.
Abdominal assessment Correct Answers Physical examination
of the abdomen for issues.
Abdominal Distention Correct Answers Swelling due to gas or
fecal impaction.
Abdominal Surgery Correct Answers Can lead to reduced
intestinal motility and gas.
Abduction Pillow Correct Answers Used to prevent hip
dislocation post-surgery.
Abnormal Fecal Color: Black or Tarry (Melena) Correct
Answers Iron ingestion or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
Abnormal Fecal Color: Pale and Oily Correct Answers
Malabsorption of fat
Abnormal Fecal Color: Red Correct Answers GI bleeding,
hemorrhoids, ingestion of beets
Abnormal Fecal Color: White or Clay Correct Answers
Absence of bile
,Abnormal Fecal Consistency: Hard Correct Answers
Constipation
Abnormal Fecal Consistency: Liquid Correct Answers
Diarrhea, reduced absorption
Abnormal Fecal Constituents Correct Answers Blood, pus,
foreign bodies, mucus, worms due to internal bleeding,
infection, swallowed objects, irritation, inflammation,
infestation of parasites
Abnormal Fecal Frequency for Adult Correct Answers More
than 3 times a day or less than once a week
Abnormal Fecal Frequency for Infant Correct Answers More
than 6 times daily or less than once every 1 to 2 days
Abnormal Fecal Odor Correct Answers Noxious change due to
blood in feces or infection
Abnormal Fecal Shape Correct Answers Narrow, pencil
shaped due to obstruction, increased peristalsis
Accessory organs Correct Answers Teeth, tongue, glands
aiding digestion and absorption.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Correct Answers Essential
tasks for daily self-care and independence.
Acute Pain Correct Answers Severe pain that requires
immediate management.
,Acute pain Correct Answers Severe, short-term pain from
injury or surgery.
Age-related changes Correct Answers Variations in bowel
function across different life stages.
Alcohol Limitation Correct Answers Reduces risk of
colorectal cancer.
Alimentary canal Correct Answers Single tube from mouth to
anus for digestion.
Alleviating Factors Correct Answers Methods used to relieve
gastrointestinal symptoms.
Altered elimination patterns Correct Answers Changes in
normal bowel habits requiring intervention.
Anorectal Manometry Correct Answers Measures the pressure
activity of internal and external anal sphincters and reflexes
during rectal distention
Anorexia Correct Answers Loss of appetite often accompanies
fecal impaction.
Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) Correct Answers Enema
procedure using appendix or cecum for continence.
Antibiotic Impact Correct Answers Alters normal flora,
leading to C. difficile overgrowth.
, Antibiotics Correct Answers Can disrupt intestinal flora,
leading to diarrhea.
Anus Correct Answers Opening for expelling feces and flatus
from body.
Assessment Correct Answers Evaluation of patient's bowel
elimination patterns.
Assessment cues Correct Answers Data collected to identify
patient health issues.
Assessment Findings Correct Answers Results obtained from
evaluating patient conditions.
Assessment outcomes Correct Answers Results from
evaluating patient's bowel elimination.
Assessment questions Correct Answers Inquiries to gather
detailed patient information.
Assistive Personnel (AP) Correct Answers Support staff
assisting with patient care tasks.
Associated Symptoms Correct Answers Other symptoms
accompanying gastrointestinal issues.
Attitudes Correct Answers Creative and responsible planning
for bowel interventions.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Classroom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67163 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now