Solid wastes are removed from the body by the - ANSWERSdigestive system
a healthy adult produces about ___________ or urine a day - ANSWERS1500 mL
you can provide privacy when the person is voiding by - ANSWERSpulling the curtain around the bed
if the person has difficulty starting the uri...
Solid wastes are removed from the body by the - ANSWERSdigestive system
a healthy adult produces about ___________ or urine a day - ANSWERS1500 mL
you can provide privacy when the person is voiding by - ANSWERSpulling the curtain around the bed
if the person has difficulty starting the urine stream, you can - ANSWERSrun water in a nearby sink
the urine may be bright yellow is the person eats - ANSWERScarrots and sweet potatoes
when using a metal bedpan you should - ANSWERSwarm the pan with water and dry it before use
when you are getting ready to give a person the bedpan, you should - ANSWERSraise the head of the bed
slightly
urinals are usually placed at the bedside on - ANSWERSbed rails
when you place a commode over the toilet, - ANSWERSlock the wheels
Dribbling of urine that occurs with laughing, sneezing, coughing, lifting - ANSWERSstress incontinence
when you do not answer lights quickly or do not position the call light within the persons reach, it can
cause - ANSWERSfunctional incontinence
,when a person with dementia is incontinent, you can provide safe care by - ANSWERSreassuring the
person if he or she becomes upset when incontinent
when providing perineal care for an incontinent person, you should - ANSWERSdry the perineal area and
buttocks after cleaning the area
a person may have an indwelling catheter when - ANSWERSHe or she has wounds and pressure ulcers
from contact with urine
when cleaning a catheter, you should - ANSWERSclean the catheter from the meatus down the catheter
about 4 inches
the drainage bag from a catheter should not hang from the - ANSWERSbed rail
If a catheter is accidentally disconnected from the drainage bag, you should tell the nurse at once and
then - ANSWERSwipe the end of the tube and end of the catheter with antiseptic wipes and reconnect
if a person uses a leg drainage bag, it - ANSWERSIs changed to a drainage bag when the person is in bed
A leg bag needs to be emptied more often than a drainage bag because - ANSWERSit holds less than
1000 mL and the drainage bag holds about 2000 mL
when you empty a drainage bag, you - ANSWERSopen the clamp on the drain and let it drain into a
graduate
Bleeding in the stomach and small intestines causes stool to be - ANSWERSBlack
The characteristic odor of stool is caused by - ANSWERSBacterial action in the intestines
When you observe stool that is abnormal - ANSWERSAsk the nurse to observe the stool
, Which of these could interfere with defecation? - ANSWERSUsing a bedpan, commode, or bathroom
when others are present
A person who must stay in bed most of the Time may have irregular elimination and constipation
because of - ANSWERSLack of activity
Which of these would provide safety for the person during bowel elimination - ANSWERSPlace the call
light and toilet tissue within the persons catch
Constipation can be relieved by - ANSWERSIncreasing activity
A person tries several times to have a bowel movement and cannot. Liquid feces seep from the anus.
This probably means the person has - ANSWERSA fecal impaction
When the nurse finds a fecal impaction is present, he or she sometimes tries to relieve it by -
ANSWERSRemoving the fecal mass with a gloved finger
Good skin care is important when a person has diarrhea because - ANSWERSSkin breakdown and
pressure ulcers are risks
When a person has fecal incontinence, it is important to - ANSWERSHelp the person with elimination
after meals every 2-3 hours
If flatus is not expelled, the person may complain of - ANSWERSAbdominal cramping or pain
What is the goal of bowel training? - ANSWERSTo gain control of bowel movements
When bowel training is planned, which of these is included in the care plan? - ANSWERSThe usual Time
of day the person has a bowel movement
When the nurse delegates preparing a soapsuds enema for an adult to you, mix - ANSWERS3-5 mL of
Castile soap in 500 to 1000 mL of tap water
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