Normal bowel elimination - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 220 Exam 3 Study Guide with Complete Solutions. Bowel Elimination Process of Bowel Elimination -Defecation: process of elimination of waste -Feces: semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic material Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract -Mouth -Esophagus -Stomach -Small intestine: 3 Sections -duodenum, jejunum, ileum -Large intestine -cecum, colon, rectum -Anus -Defecation: dependent on sensory awareness, voluntary sphincter control -Functions P...

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...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 29 Questions and Answers 100% Pass When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has passed a green-black, tarry stool. What should the nurse do? a)Notify the provider immediately. b)Do nothing; this is normal. c)Give the baby sterile water until the mother's milk comes in. d)Apply a skin barrier cream to the buttocks to prevent irritation. B The nurse should do nothing; this is normal. During the first few days of life, a term new...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

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...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 47 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Which of the following would the nurse expect as a normal change in the bowel elimination as a person ages? 1. Absorptive processes are increased in the intestinal mucosa. 2. Esophageal emptying time is increased. 3. Changes in nerve innervation and sensation cause diarrhea. 4. Mastication processes are less efficient. ANS: 4 An expected change in bowel elimination is decreased chewing and decreased salivation, resulting i...

NUR623 Peri-operative Nursing Care Questions and Answers 100% Pass Advantages of Carbohydrate Loading & Elimination of NPO ↓ insulin resistance ↓ preoperative thirst, hunger & anxiety Better maintain lean body mass & muscle strength Less postoperative losses of nitrogen & protein Accelerate recovery ↓ length of stay ↓ myocardial injury Advantages of Early Oral Nutrition & Stimulation of Gut Motility Avoid starvation response ↓ risk of infection Not associated with ↑ ri...

factors affecting bowel elimination in older adults - ️️decreased peristalsis relaxation of sphincters daily fiber requirement - ️️25-30 g/day daily fluid intake - ️️2,000-3,000 mL/day why's mobility important for bowel elimination? - ️️stimulates intestinal activity psychosocial factors affecting bowel elimination? - ️️depression decreases peristalsis and can lead to constipation normal position for bowel elimination - ️️squatting pregnant women exper...

Med Surg Final HESI Practise Test Examination 2023 A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals: Patient Care I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain QUESTION Functions of Fluids -Homeostasis -Transports nutrients and O2 to cells -Regulates body temp -Waste elimination (kidneys and bowel) -Skin moisture -Adult's body weight is ~ 60% water QUESTION Fluid Distribution Answer: Extracellular: Fluid= 20% body weight Intracellular: Fluid= 40% body weight QUESTI...