Steatorrhea - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is steatorrhea? ~ fatty loose stools What is a cleansing enema? ~ hypertonic: drawing out fluids of interstitial spaces into the colon Isotonic: expands the colon What is a oil retention enema? ~ lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, easing defecation What is medication enema? ~ Helps treats localized infections What is a carminative enema? ~ provides relief from gaseous distention What is return flow enema? ~ (also called Harris flush) expels flatus by alternating flow 10...

What is cystic fibrosis? - correct answer - A genetic disorder - Mostly affects lungs, but can also affect pancreas, liver, kidneys, intestines - Symptoms as a result of frequent lung infections CF can cause a variety of nutrition issues, name some... - correct answer 1. Increased energy needs 2. Fat malabsorption and steatorrhea 3. Reduced oral intake Why do those with CF experience steatorrhea or fat malabsorption? - correct answer - Thick excretions from the GI tract can ca...

2023 PEDS ATI Proctored Exam – With Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) 2023 PEDS ATI Proctored Exam – With Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) A nurse is receiving change-of-shift Report on for children. Which of the following children should the nurse assesses first? A- A toddler who has a concussion and an episode of forceful vomiting B- an adolescent who has infective endocarditis and reports having a headache C- an adolescent who was placed into Halo traction 1 hour ago and ra...

CDRE Nutrition Care Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is cystic fibrosis? ️️- A genetic disorder - Mostly affects lungs, but can also affect pancreas, liver, kidneys, intestines - Symptoms as a result of frequent lung infections CF can cause a variety of nutrition issues, name some... ️️1. Increased energy needs 2. Fat malabsorption and steatorrhea 3. Reduced oral intake Why do those with CF experience steatorrhea or fat malabsorption? ️️- Thick excretions from the...

Dysentery Severe diarrhea with blood and muscus in the stool. Indicative of inflammation of the intestines. [Entamoeba histolytica] Steatorrhea The presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in feces which are frothy, foul smelling and floating. Tenesmus Intense, constant and painful urge to defecate although the bowels are already empty. Little to no stool will actually be passed. Trophoziote Active, motile feeding stage of the life cycle of coccidial parasites. Can survive for l...

ATI PEDS PROCTORED RETAKE GUIDE- 2019/2020/2021 • A nurse is caring for a child during a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA • Clear the areas of hard objects • Firmly hold the child’s arms to one side • Place a pillow under the childs head • Insert a tongue blade into the childs mouth • Loosen tight clothing around the childs neck. • • A nurse is preparing to perform a venipuncture to collect a blood sample from an infant. ...

Bowel Elimination Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) 1. The nurse has assessed that a patient's stool has changed from brown to dark black and sticky. The nurse suspects: a. blockage of the bile duct. b. blockage of the pancreatic duct. c. recent excessive intake of milk products. d. presence of occult blood. ANS: D Occult or old blood is suspected when stool changes from a normal brown appearance to a dark black color with a sticky appearance. 2. The nurse ...

Parasitology Exam 2023/2024 with Verified & Updated Solutions Dysentery - ANSWER ️️ Severe diarrhea with blood and muscus in the stool. Indicative of inflammation of the intestines. [Entamoeba histolytica] Steatorrhea - ANSWER ️️ The presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in feces which are frothy, foul smelling and floating. Tenesmus - ANSWER ️️ Intense, constant and painful urge to defecate although the bowels are already empty. Little to no stool will actually be pas...

PN LEARNING SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE WITH 100% CORRECTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS 2023/22 A nurse On the pediatric unit is assisting with the plan of care for a preschooler who will have a surgical procedure in the morning. The child has been crying despite his parents presence at his bedside. The nurse should recommend engaging the child in therapeutic play for the care plan because it offers which of the following benefits? Decreases the child's fear of the dark Allows the child to manip...

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