Urinary retention 4. a. d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. E. Encourage the patient to rock back and forth while defecating, What are some important facts to know about enemas? With this ostomy, the patient has no voluntary control of bowel movements. A patient with a left-sided end colostomy in the sigmoid colon Type 2 diabetes A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a patient who is prone to more fecal incontinence due to poor sphincter control and is unlikely to retain the enema solution. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. d. transverse colostomy. C. Macaroni and cheese and peas Select all that apply. c. Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus. a. d. clay colored D. Report burning with urination to the provider. Insert the tip of the tubing 8 cm (3.1 cm). A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. During the assessment the nurse notes that the client's prenatal pad is fully saturated. The nurse asks participants, "How will you know when a client begins to accept the altered body image?" "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." Select all that apply. b. Red meats will decrease symptoms of nausea. The nurse is selecting antidiarrheal medications for clients with diarrhea. A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. a. B. The container and gas are in equilibrium at 12.0C12.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}12.0C. D. Hematuria Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? a. onions Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? Which of the following is an appropriate nursing to promote regular bowel habits? a. Mrs. Lonte consumed 75% of the liquids on her breakfast "This test can help indicate if I have colorectal cancer." What teaching will the nurse provide? The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? (Select all that apply). Diminished peripheral pulses in the lower extremities D. Reabsorbs water from the bowel, B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? Complete each statement by writing the correct word or words. What action would the nurse perform next? What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this client? c. "This occurs when bearing down and decreasing blood flow to the heart; when you stop, the blood flow will return in a larger amount." A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) c. A patient with post-radiation damage to the bowel Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. B. 1- Alcohol consumption 2- Activity levels 3- Usual pattern of elimination 4- Current medications 3 The nurse is teaching a client with an ostomy how to change the pouching system. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve Children in the United States experience, on average, 1.3-2.3 episodes of diarrhea each year. b. Disconnecting and reconnecting the drainage system quickly to obtain a urine specimen. a. causes periodic bleeding and tissue trauma The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effect of the medication A. D. Whole wheat bread a. duodenum C. Happiness A nurse is caring for client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. d. pasta, Data must be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan to reduce urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. C. Discuss the visitation policy c. Visible waves of abdominal peristalsis d. until the client reports feelings of discomfort. ATI Test Taking Strats Pretest and Posttest, ati learning system 3.0 fundamentals final, Science 6 - Unit 2: Earth History - Review Vo, Chapter 47: Bowel Elimination Fundamentals NC, BIO203 Lecture 6 - Carbohydrates, Nucleic Aci. B. Eliminate mouth care to reduce the possibility of dislodgment Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? 162. C. Absent urine output for 2 hr d. Quickly and carefully remove tube while the client breathes out. What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? C. Fleet's d. Inform client that a chalky-tasting barium contrast mixture will be given to drink before the test. b. increases It is used to relieve flatulence. a. b. Limit intake of food high in animal protein. Dry, hard stool When caring for a client with fecal incontinence, the nurse knows that fecal incontinence is the result of: D. Notify the doctor. 4. 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Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? A. Tap Water A saline osmotic laxative b. b. a diet consisting of whole grains, seeds, and nuts (Select all that apply.) c. prune juice with breakfast A. b. To prevent excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal skin, the nurse should instruct the patient to? D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. E. Lean turkey, A. Kidney beans The proximal stoma, which is functional, diverts feces to the abdominal wall. A. A. Kosher roast beef and ice cream D. Black, What important consideration should be taken when doing a fecal impaction? Constipation 2. a. For the program to be effective the client should be taken to the bathroom at which of the following times? ", Which medical diagnosis is most likely to necessitate testing for fecal occult blood? A. . c. soap and water c. "Do you prefer hot foods or cold foods?" A. Select all that apply. D. Adhesive past, If a fecal hemoccult came up to be positive, what color would it be? What is the appropriate nursing action? D. Depression d. A patient with Crohn's disease. What is the appropriate nursing recommendation for this client? Attach a syringe and flush with 50 mL of water or normal saline before removal. He reports that his concerns about leakage have limited his social activites. B. Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. a. hypertonic saline A. Dehydrated E. Spinach, A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Using a diet that is low in bulk b. Consume citrus fruits c. large-volume cleansing enema with oil b. Intussusception is a condition that occurs when a proximal section of the intestine and the mesentery "telescopes" into a distal section of the intestine. A nurse who is planning menus for a client in a long-term care facility takes into consideration the effects of foods and fluids on bowel elimination. b. an older adult client who is incontinent of stool b. The nurse is administering a cleansing enema when the client reports cramping. The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Collect 15 to 30 mL of the client's liquid stool. Loose, dark green liquid that may contain blood. C. Strain urine for 48 hr. \end{array} C. Refined cereals Which of laxative acts by causing the stool to absorb water and swell? 1 B. A client who is postoperative Day 1 has rung the call light twice during the nurse's shift in order to request assistance transferring to a bedside commode. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? b. Include more protein in the diet to increase fiber and decrease gas. Select all that apply. b. state of physical mobility c. a client with a urinary tract infection "This happens when you bear down causing an increase in blood volume to the heart and resulting in your heart rate becoming too rapid." Provide perineal care after each stool B. A nurse assesses the stool of patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal problems. Green D. Hematuria a. brown rice C. Do you use anything to help you defecate? c. oil Do you take Pepto-Bismol? D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. "That's correct, but be sure that you don't increase your laxative doses over time." Instruct to splint incision when coughing and deep breathing 3. Requirement for verbal stimuli to awaken E. Encourage the patient to rock back and forth while defecating, A. a. Coffee Which client statement reflects understanding of the purpose of this test? C. A, Fleet enema, is hypertonic. d. Choose bland foods, such as cottage cheese. c. Clients with food intolerances may experience altered bowel elimination. D. Diarrhea, What are some interventions used for fecal incontinence? A. A. _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. 5. Pasta with cream sauce will help coat the abdominal mucosa. 2. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. D. lower doses of medication are cost-effective. Which of the following foods should be included as sources of fiber? Removal of a client's NG tube has been ordered. b. Which position would the nurse place the client in? b. B. Inflamed and reddened throat Which nursing actions are appropriate when irrigating an NG tube connected to suction? A. B. "I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years." a. b. A. Stewed prunes A. Cathartics d. "The client agrees to take prescribed antidepressants." C. Reposition the client every 2 hr d. Drink orange and grapefruit juice. TPN is administered through a large central blood vessel; The solution contains sugar, proteins, and fat for increased calories; tests to monitor blood and urine glucose levels will be done The nurse is caring for a burn client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at 75mL/hour. A. A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. D. Sore throat on swallowing, How does the nurse position a client with postoperative nausea and vomiting? b. D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber. The nurse should explain the option that will allow is? D. Bradypnea, A nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. A. D. Pull the curtain around the patient's bed and drape the patient. A. 4. b. soap b. Assessing a client's GI system b. ascending colostomy Have the client perform self stoma care A nurse is following a health care provider's order to irrigate a client's NG tube. d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. Which action should the nurse perform during this intervention? B. A. B. Hash browns potatoes E. Assist with early ambulation, A. Replace legumes w/broiled meats B. Consume 1/2 cup bran/daily C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber a. c. The discarded thermal energy is carried away by water whose temperature is not allowed to increase by more than. The nurse is assessing a client for constipation. Diarrhea related to tube feedings, as evidenced by hyperactive bowel sounds and urgency a .Loperamide is a nonaddictive antidiarrheal medication that has a longer duration of action than diphenoxylate/atropine. a. B. Peroxide b. ice cream with lunch and dinner Diarrhea commonly occurs with amoxicillin clavulanate use, If a patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? A nurse is caring for a client who is reporting constipation. c. "The client is willing to look at the stoma." C. Increase exercise activity. The client will walk for 30min 5 days a week. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? 2. An older adult client is in the hospital following an intestinal diversion with an ileostomy on the right upper quadrant and a mucous fistula. A nurse is ordered to perform digital removal of stool for a client with stool impaction. C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit. The patient states "Something just isn't right". c. pseudoconstipation Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? B. Untape the tube periodically E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. D. "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery. d. Mrs. Lonte reports fullness and diarrhea after breakfast. This position allow for ease of access. Maintain an indwelling urinary catheter. d. Mrs. Lonte reports fullness and diarrhea after breakfast. An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). B. A. Kidney beans B. a. a. water b. Constipation related to physiologic condition involving the deficit in neurologic innervation, as evidenced by fecal incontinence ", A nurse is administering morphine 2mg IV every 2 to 4 hr to a client who has an abdominal incision. 20-30 g. While reading a client's history, the nurse notes that a client has a colostomy. What education should the nurse provide the client about this condition? Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? The nurse responds with? Select all that apply. The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. Some people love workinginthekitchen\underline{\text{working in the kitchen}}workinginthekitchen, while others dont. a. C. Brain trauma d. Draw up 60 mL of saline solution (or amount indicated in the order or policy) into syringe. d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread a. Prone Decrease expected blood loss during surgery D. Tamsulosin (Flomax). prior to the enema. c. 5 in (12.5 cm) d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) Which of the following goals should the nurse include? Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Place the enema 12-18 inches above the anus 3 in (7.5 cm) D. Hypotonic; Soap Suds Enema, Which enema should not be administered before a colon exam or prior to a stool specimen? "You may have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter." B. a. B. Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. 1. Cleanse the stoma and the peristomal skin. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. Tap water A nurse is documenting the eating habits of a client who wants to include more fiber in the diet. 750 to 1000 mL The health care provider ordered the following tests: (a) barium enema, (b) fecal occult blood test, (c) endoscopic studies, and (d) upper gastrointestinal series. C. Reposition the client every 2 hr b. \text { hidr/o } & \text { scler/o } & \text {-derma } & \text {-plasty } & \text { hypo- } \\ Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. Top yogurt with granola. D. 1-3 in. C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. d. Skin turgor response of 6 seconds, The nurse has presented an educational in-service about caring for clients who have newly created ostomies. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for an older adult patient who has diverticulitis and is scheduled for a creation of a double-barrel colostomy in the sigmoid colon. c. remains constant. Disconnect the nasogastric tube from suction during the assessment of bowel sounds. A. c. "Perhaps you should do this twice daily." A nurse is teaching a client who has angina and is new . A) bear down when defecating B) drink 4 to 5 glasses of water daily C) increase dietary intake of raw vegetables D) limit activity \C) increase dietary intake of raw vegetables The client should increase dietary intake of raw vegetables to provide . Mrs. Lonte is ordered a clear liquid diet for breakfast, to advance to a house diet as tolerated. a. Write a program that displays all of the numbers in the file. Select all that apply. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. B. After 3 days of antibiotic therapy, the client develops severe diarrhea, and the nurse notifies the health care provider. E. Breast Milk, Incontinence is described as the inability to control defecation often caused by c. Before removing the tube, discontinue suction and separate the tube from suction. C. Increase exercise activity . (a) the smallest atom in group 13; A coal power plant with 30% efficiency burns 10 million kilograms of coal a day. A. Ignoring the urge to defecate A. e. "The client makes neutral or positive statements about the ostomy. f. Hypervolemia, A client admitted with cellulitis of the leg has been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. a. urgency Turn off the suction for 30 minutes and then turn it on again. b. reassuring the client that cramping is normal "Mineral oil enemas can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins." Black tea The client tells the nurse that she is corrected about her privacy during the procedure. b. Eat more cabbage and brussels sprouts to decrease gas and add fiber. Which assessment technique would be performed last? b. b. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy about proper care. B. c. medications being taken D. Increased fiber in the diet Tape a dry gauze pad over the distal stoma to collect drainage. Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel elimination? Carrot sticks and cottage cheese A nurse is planning a bowel-training program for a patient with frequent constipation. D. Apply barrier cream, A. ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. C. the risk of constipation is decreased. c. cecum (Select all that apply) A. Which is an effect of prolonged use of mineral oil to relieve constipation? C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position c. If Salem Sump or double-lumen tube is used, make sure that syringe tip is placed in the blue air vent. a. briefly clamping the tubing while the client breathes deeply Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. d. >80g, A nurse needs to administer an enema to a client to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa to make stool passage more comfortable. a. A patient with IBS A nurse discourages a patient from straining excessively when attempting to have a bowel movement. b. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to draw water into the bowel. 13. d. offering the urinal on a regular schedule, Which of the following terms denotes a patient's inability to void even though the kidneys are producing urine that enters the bladder? a. iatrogenic constipation D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. B. Q2h while the patient is awake. What are some beverages that increased peristalsis? d. physiologic or lifestyle changes in the client. The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. 1. Which statement provides evidence that an older adult who is prone to constipation is in need of further teaching? D. Depression 40-50 g D. Reddened areas over bony prominences, B. B. d. large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution, A nurse is providing education to an older adult client concerning ways to prevent constipation. d. assisting the patient to as normal position as possible to deficate. C. 6-8 in Limit intake of food high in animal protein. d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? Milk products cause constipation in clients with lactose intolerance. Inaudible bowel sounds.". Which is the best statement to include? b. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. A. Povidone-iodine B. Adhesive tape C. Latex D. Anesthetics. A. 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