Loose bowel movements - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who periodically has small streaks of fresh red blood in the stool. The patient denies abdominal pain or loss of appetite. The nurse identifies what to be the most likely cause of this patient's bleeding? a. Hemorrhoids b. Bleeding gastric ulcer c. Colon polyps d. Perforated colon hemorrhoids The nurse is caring for a patient who has diarrhea and identifies which priority nursing diagnosis for this patient? a. Lack of knowledge related to prescribed diet...

Case Study Movement Disorder with Fall Injury Gary Jansek is a 70-year-old who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for decades. He was a well-respected bank president when diagnosed at the age of 45. When diagnosed, it was expected that Gary would require full-time care within 10 years. After the prognosis and months of depression, his lifestyle changed. He retired early and focused on staying active. He and his wife moved to the community near his adult children. They were able to golf ...

NURS 623 Exam 3 Mental Health & GI (Most Questions from FNP Cert Review 3rd Ed) Graded A+ • The patient with GERD should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? a. Swimming b. Weight lifting c. Golfing d. Walking B •Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? a. Eliminate coffee. b. Drink peppermint tea to relieve stomach distress. c. Recline and rest after meals. d. Limit the amount of antacids. A A 14-year-old...

ATI Peds ATI 2023 B with NGN/rationales Questions and Answers Ready to pass A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3 year old toddler. Which of the following assessment scales should the nurse use? a. FACES b. Numeric c. CRIES d. Visual analog A The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric clients who are 3 years old and older. This scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts their current level of pain. The nurse can then determine the need for pain...

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing- Chapter 41 Exam 2 || With Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing- Chapter 41 Exam 2 || With Questions & Answers (Rated A+) A nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled to have a hemicolectomy with the creation of a colostomy. The client admits to being anxious, and has many questions concerning the surgery, the care of a stoma, and necessary lifestyle changes. What nursing ...

Bowel Elimination (Chp 17) Questions and Answers Already Passed (T/F) Defecation is the process of passing feces from the large intestine out of the body T (T/F) Everyone should have the same number of bowel movements per day F (T/F) Normal stool is watery and loose F (T/F) Certain foods can change the color of stool T (T/F) Stool that is whitish, black, or red should be reported to the nurse T (T/F) Constipation is normal and does not need to be reported to the nurse F (T/...

Fundamentals of Nursing-Chapter 47-Bowel Elimination Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which are causes of diarrhea? Select all that apply. 1 Antibiotic use 2 Lack of exercise 3 Clostridium difficile 4 Reduced fluid intake 5 Surgeries of the lower gastrointestinal tract - answer1 Antibiotic use 3 Clostridium difficile 5 Surgeries of the lower gastrointestinal tract Antibiotic use, Clostridium difficile, and surgeries and diagnostic testing of the lower gastrointestinal...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

A 34 yrs old woman has large fibroid tumors in her uterus. She has pain before and sometimes during her period. The blood flow is sometimes heavy. the tongue s a little red with a purple tinge. The pulse is deep and wiry. Treatment plan? correct answer: B. Smooth LV, move Qi move blood little red with purple tinge: move blood . deep: interior no blood deficiency: move qi not tonify blood . A 39 yrs old female has slight hypochondriac distention. The patient also has bright-p...

e administering an enema, the nurse should review the patient's medical record for increased intracranial pressure, glaucoma, or recent abdominal, rectal, or prostate surgery because these conditions contraindicate the use of enemas. A nurse is preparing to administer an enema to a patient who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which action taken by the nurse may lead to a complication? A. Giving the enema with the patient sitting on the toilet B. Giving the enema with the patient positioned...