Stool softener laxative - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 404- unit 6 exam Practice Questions and Answers Regarding the transition to extrauterine life, when does the first period of reactivity occur? - Ans:-30 minutes after birth Regarding the transition to extrauterine life, when does the second period of reactivity occur? - Ans:- 2-8 hours after birth What are the 3 adjustments a baby must make after birth? - Ans:-respiratory, cardiovascular, thermal What is chemical initiation of breathing? - Ans:-when the umbilical cord is cut (utero-pla...

Week 4: (Skills Lab:) Leifer: Chapters 6, 9 Postpartum assessment and discharge teaching, Breastfeeding, Tracheostomy MEDS:  Docusate & Docusate/Senna  docusate calcium (OTC) / docusate sodium (OTC)  Kaopectate Stool Softener, Kao-Tin (Laxative)  Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding (low risk)  Side Effects: bitter taste, throat irritation, N/D, anorexia, cramps, & rash  Interacts with Senna (and flax) to increase action  Toxic interaction with mineral oil  Mo...

Bowel Elimination All Answers Correct -Storage of food -secretion of intrinsic factors -production of hydrochloric acid Function of stomach include: storage of food and liquids, secretion of intrinsic factors which is responsible for absorption of vitamin b12. Stomach produces hydrochloric acid with pepsin, and helps protein digestion. Reabsorption of nutrients occur in small intestine, not in the stomach. Mucus is secreted form the stomach, but does not aid in proteins digestion. Instea...

peritonitis - acute inflammation and infection of the visceral/parietal peritoneum and endothelial linings of the abdomen - bacterial or chemical contamination local response of peritonitis vascular dilation increases capillary permeability to transport WBCs for phagocytosis to area affected; "walls off" the infection systemic response of peritonitis if local response fails, inflammation spreads and massive contamination and widespread peritonitis occurs cardinal s/s of pe...

Main Cause of Cholelithiasis - Answer-Cholesterol stones account for most of the remaining 75% of cases of gallbladder disease in the United States. Symptoms of Cholelithias - Answer-Nausea Vomiting Right upper quadrant abdominal pain or epigastric pain that radiates to the right shoulder especially after meals when the gallbladder is stimulated to release bile. Patient Teaching for Cholelithiasis - Answer-The diet immediately after an episode is usually low-fat liquids. These can include...

NUR 114 Test 4 Compilation Exam Questions And Answers ( Verified And Updated ) After teaching a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which menu selection indicates that the client correctly understands the dietary teaching? a. Ham sandwich on white bread, cup of applesauce, glass of diet cola b. Broiled chicken with brown rice, steamed broccoli, glass of apple juice c. Grilled cheese sandwich, small banana, cup of hot tea with lemon d...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? A) Enalapril B) Doxycycline C) Azithromycin D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitiv...

NUR 114 Test 4 Compilation Exam Questions And Answers ( Verified And Updated ) After teaching a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which menu selection indicates that the client correctly understands the dietary teaching? a. Ham sandwich on white bread, cup of applesauce, glass of diet cola b. Broiled chicken with brown rice, steamed broccoli, glass of apple juice c. Grilled cheese sandwich, small banana, cup of hot tea with lemon d...

NU 404 EXAM TWO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS what are the risk factors for low back pain - Ans:-obesity, cigarette smoking, poor posture, stress, poor physical condition, poor sleep position, occupation that requires heavy lifting how does smoking influence low back pain - Ans:-nicotine in cigarettes is though to interfere with vital nutrient absorption by the intervertebral discs which leads to disc degeneration what are the signs and symptoms of low back pain - Ans:-muscle spasms in single musc...

NUR 114 Test 4 Compilation Exam Questions And Answers ( Verified And Updated ) After teaching a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which menu selection indicates that the client correctly understands the dietary teaching? a. Ham sandwich on white bread, cup of applesauce, glass of diet cola b. Broiled chicken with brown rice, steamed broccoli, glass of apple juice c. Grilled cheese sandwich, small banana, cup of hot tea with lemon d...