Normal bowel elimination - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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Davis- Chapter 29- Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers Graded A+ Stanley is recovering from knee surgery and has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse places him on the bathroom toilet rather than having him use the bedside commode or a bedpan. 1. promotes 2. inhibits 1. promotes Clients are often challenged with constipation while hospitalized as a result of medications, surgery, and inactivity. Allowing a more "natural" environment can promote normal bowel habits....

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/...

Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers Rated A+ Factors that influence Bowel elimination Age diet activity psych, habits, pain surgery, meds What does the average colon absorb every 4 hours? ̈ A. A quart of water ̈ B. An ounce of salt ̈ C. 4-9 mEq of potassium ̈ D. An ounce of bicarbonate ̈ How do constipation and diarrhea affect the whole body? ̈ The stools? A. A quart of water is reabsorbed from colon What does NORMAL bowel function look like? ̈...

(ECT) Client diagnosed w/ depression scheduled to begin series of ECT treatments. It is most important for the nurse to notify HCP about what? correct answersBeing treated for glaucoma. (Bc increase ECT briefly increases ICP (Post OP) First day develops fever. Auscultates crackles lower lobes. Which complication? correct answersAtelectasis. (Bowel Elimination) Help facilitate bowel elimination? correct answersIncrease dietary bulk. (Pain management) Without morphine? correct answersL...

A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal saline at 250 cc/hr A 50-year-old female patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to - collect a stool specimen. A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he ...

Nclex Practice Questions - Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers 100% Pass The nurse knows that most nutrients are absorbed in which portion of the digestive tract? a. Stomach b. Duodenum c. Ileum d. Cecum ANS: B Most nutrients are absorbed in the duodenum with the exception of certain vitamins, iron, and salt (which are absorbed in the ileum). Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine. The nurse would expect the least form...

Sherpath Chapter 40- Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which question would the nurse ask first to obtain information about the patient's bowel habits? "Where is your abdominal pain?" "Do you have any bloating or gas?" "How many bowel movements do you have a day?" "What medications do you take on a regular basis?" "How many bowel movements do you have a day?" The first question the nurse would ask is, "How many bowel movements do you have a day?" to det...

Bowel Elimination CH47 Questions and Answers Already Passed The nurse is teaching a health class about the gastrointestinal tract. The nurse will explain that which portion of the digestive tract absorbs most of the nutrients? a. Ileum b. Cecum c. Stomach d. Duodenum ANS: D The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine. The ileum absorbs certain vitamins, iron, and bile salts. Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginnin...

NUR 233 Exam #3 Practice Questions Which of the following procedures is an anti-reflux surgery performed to treat GERD? Nissen fundoplication Endoscopic balloon dilation Gastropexy Pyloroplasty - ANSWER Nissen fundoplication Which intervention would help to prevent or relieve persistent nausea? Assess for signs of dehydration. Provide dietary supplements. Have the patient sit in an upright position for 30 minute...