When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? D. 1-3 in. Then, rewrite them to make them more effective. Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? d. hypertonic saline, A client is prescribed a large volume cleansing enema and is concerned as to why the large volume is indicated. Collect 15 to 30 mL of the client's liquid stool. Which assessment question will the nurse ask? The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The nurse is assessing a client for constipation. Handling the specimen e. Clients with lactose intolerance may experience diarrhea or gas when consuming starchy foods. A. (Select all that apply.) The nurse is administering a rectal suppository. The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. A nurse is administering an enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to an older adult patient who has hyperkalemia. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities \text { kerat/o } & \text { trich/o } & \text {-ic } & & \\ 2 Percussion Reduce sodium intake. Monitor urine pH. Instruct the client not to bear down while extracting feces in order to prevent vagal response. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full. 3. 1. Empty the pouch when it is no more than half full. A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. The nurse is selecting antidiarrheal medications for clients with diarrhea. d. Caffeine- containing beverages should be monitored to prevent excess intake. Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. Roast chicken and white rice: B is correct. What nursing interventions should be applied to all 3? B. A. The nurse is teaching a patient regarding administration of antiemetic medications. What teaching will the nurse provide regarding vitamin C three days before testing? b. The client drinks 8 glasses of fluid daily. 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 nurse assesses the stool of patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal problems. A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. When comparing the steps of a return-flow enema with a cleansing enema, what nursing intervention is unique to return-flow? B. Onions and garlic D. Notify provider, The excessive use of laxatives can take what effect on the body? nurse is providing teaching to client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start new prescription for sucralfate. d. Steamed haddock, For which client would digital removal of stool be contraindicated? The nurse has trimmed the flange of the new appliance to a diameter of 7 cm. B. "Do you use anything to help move your bowels?" Before administering this medication, the nurse should complete which priority assessment? (A) harmless Select all that apply. d. Clients experiencing flatulence should avoid gas-producing foods such as cauliflower and onions. Of the information below, which is least important for the evaluation process? Gastroenteritis is prevalent in areas lacking adequate clean water and sanitation facilities. B. Blackberries The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. d. transverse colostomy. b. a. "You may have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter. a. brown rice b. a. Which teaching will the nurse include? Carrot sticks and cottage cheese b. Escherichia coli diarrhea. Select all that apply. A nurse is providing discharge teaching ti a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). C. Macaroni and cheese and peas b. develops healthier bowel elimination patterns A. Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. 20-30 g. While reading a client's history, the nurse notes that a client has a colostomy. f. shrimp. D. Report burning with urination to the provider. A. Milk products cause constipation in clients with lactose intolerance. Excessive laxative use Select all that apply. Encourage client to heed defecation warning signs and develop a regular schedule of defecation by using a stimulus such as a warm drink or prune juice. Which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan for a patient to promote healthy urinary functioning? C. A client who has a waist circumference of 81.3cm (32in). Several U.S. astronauts have had some very close calls in space. C. the risk of constipation is decreased. "Where do you do your grocery shopping?" B. Q2h while the patient is awake. Which statement provides evidence that an older adult who is prone to constipation is in need of further teaching? Which type of solution would be best suited to this client's needs? D. Decrease insoluble fiber intake. Incisional pain 3. Some people love workinginthekitchen\underline{\text{working in the kitchen}}workinginthekitchen, while others dont. b. a. Gently work the finger around and into the hardened mass to break it up and then remove pieces of it. A. SSE When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37% B. Malnutrition A. Feedings 1. Which are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? b. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? D. Reddened areas over bony prominences, B. A. Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen d. Skin turgor response of 6 seconds, The nurse has presented an educational in-service about caring for clients who have newly created ostomies. 15. Bloody, mucous-like bowel movements can occur. C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. D. Review the pain scale, B. Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? B. a. c. digital removal of stool B. b. primary constipation f. Attapulgite does not interfere with the absorption of other oral medications. c. The client takes bisacodyl every day. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. Weight loss B. Bruising C. Constipation D. Blurred vision 26. The stoma of an ______ is typically located in the right lower quadrant. d. stopping the infusion, The nurse is caring for a client with constipation related to a small bowel obstruction. Demonstrate the class d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread b. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. a. A. Stewed prunes A nurse is testing a client's stool specimen for occult blood. A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization to obtain a urine specimen for a client. Causes abdominal discomfort Which of the following is a clinical finding of postoperative bleeding? A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. Apply continuous suction to the nasogastric tube during assessment of bowel sounds. _________: is typically created as an emergency procedure to relieve an intestinal obstruction or perforation. a. Lettuce c. Right lateral A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate stone. It is used to relieve flatulence. Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage 3. a. Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag. (d) The stationary object is 106 times the mass of the moving object. Loose, dark green liquid that may contain blood. The patient is nauseated, vomits clear fluid, and voids pink urine. Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. c. Mrs. Lonte's abdomen is soft, nondistened, with bowel sounds The client has a daily fluid intake of 2,000 to 3,000 mL. D. Apply barrier cream, Ostomies of the upper GI tract, Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy, are often used for what? Help the client into a Sims' position. What action would the nurse perform next? c. A high urine glucose level A. b. ice cream with lunch and dinner A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. c. A patient with post-radiation damage to the bowel A communicating wall remains between the proximal and the distal bowel. Most of the following thesis statements have specific topics plus clear main ideas about these topics. (Take the specific energy of coal to be, 30MJkg130 \mathrm { MJ } \mathrm { kg } ^ { - 1 } a. ileostomy d. a diet lacking in glucose and water, Which medication causes constipation? "Menstruation will not alter the test results. c. softens and facilitates the removal of intestinal polyps D. Supine in bed, with the neck flexed, C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position, ATI Urinary Elimination - practice assessment. a. "Are you experiencing rectal fullness?" Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education? Instruct to splint incision when coughing and deep breathing For which adverse effect would the nurse monitor in this patient? A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient who has colon cancer. B. Defecation A nurse is assessing four female clients for obesity. d. The client eats five to six small meals per day. a. briefly clamping the tubing while the client breathes deeply Which of the following is an appropriate nursing to promote regular bowel habits? A. C. Pale, cool extremities B. Select all that apply. The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. Type 2 diabetes a. A saline osmotic laxative b. b. Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity; ANS: Excessive laxative use. a. Aspirin A. Macaroni & cheese B. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? Client report of nausea When the client has the urge to defecate. d. Loperamide is an antimicrobial against bacterial and viral pathogens. b. D. Fleet. Place the client on a bedpan in the supine position while receiving the enema. c. oliguria b. a. A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. A. a. pouring warm water over Ms. Young's fingers c. The external meatus requirements cleaning with antiseptic soap and water before voiding D. Hematuria Temperature of 99F (37.2C) Select all that apply. Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has constipation. c. remains constant. To promote the patient's comfort during the administration of the enema solution, ________ the normal saline solution to ________ prior to administration. The bowel wall is stretched which stimulates peristalsis. d. Reposition the rectal tube and check for any fecal content. d. secondary constipation, A nurse assesses a client who has a PRN (as-needed) prescription for a small-volume cleansing enema. b. c. a client with a urinary tract infection While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal cramping. Which data collection finding, if observed by the nurse, would confirm the nurse's suspicion? 1. A. Gently massage the stoma Constipation 2. d. "This is good to help bowels move.". A. A nurse is assessing and documenting the eating habits of a client with repeated reports of gas who wants to include more fiber in the diet. A nurse is giving a large-volume enema to a client who winces in pain and complains of severe cramping. Which factor is related to developmental changes in bowel habits for older adult clients? The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication to the postoperative client? a. The student placed the client in supine position with the abdomen exposed. (D) smooth. b. application of a fecal incontinence device Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water. The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. C. Increase cellulose and fluid in the diet c. "Most older adults only have a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days, actually, so I'd encourage you to taper off your laxatives." Which of the following information should the nurse include? Before digital removal of the mass, which of the following types of enemas should the nurse plan to administer to soften the feces? c. "Stool cannot be collect from a child's diaper." Provide perineal care after each stool A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. e. administration of enemas until clear, A physician orders an enema to effect rapid colonic emptying in a client who is experiencing severe abdominal cramping due to constipation. d. Left lateral, A client with no significant medical history reports experiencing diarrhea over the past week. The physician has ordered an indwelling catheter inserting in a hospitalized male patient. The nurse is preparing to auscultate the bowel sounds of a client with a nasogastric tube in place set to low intermittent suction. c. antibiotic-associated diarrhea. In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? Select a bag with an appropriate size stomal opening, A patient is to take a fecal occult home. B. A patient has a fecal impaction. Which of the following foods should beincluded as sources of fiber? Which of the following would be common nursing diagnosis for the patient with an ileostomy? c. Wipe the lubricated tip of the container before insertion. b. The male urethra is more vulnerable to injury during inspection A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a patient who is experiencing frequent bouts of diarrhea. c. Increase in dietary fiber can decrease peristalsis. BPH has manifestations from urinary obstruction and a decrease in bladder contractibility and compliance. c. Begin by measuring from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process. A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. Example phrase\underline{\color{#c34632}{phrase}}phrase 1. Which action performed by the student would indicate to nurse faculty that further instruction is needed? A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Top yogurt with granola. C. 6-8 in C. 3 hours, or until dissolved. What is likely to cause electrolyte abnormality? 4. (B) hazy (Select all that apply). 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. What action would the nurse take to prepare the client for this procedure? d. Collecting the specimen Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? Inaudible bowel sounds.". What education should the nurse provide the client about this condition? c. Visible waves of abdominal peristalsis B. 1. Red meat E. Spinach, A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). d. Remove the appliance and redo the procedure using a larger appliance. A risk that the peristomal skin will become excoriated d. discontinuation of the amoxicillin and the administration of a different antibiotic, A hypertonic enema solution lubricates the stool and intestinal mucosa, making stool passage more comfortable. b. Include more protein in the diet to increase fiber and decrease gas. (b) How much time will elapse before it returns to its starting point? B. Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. "I need to take a laxative such as milk of magnesia if I don't have a BM every day". Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? b. b. small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy about proper care. b. B. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to soften and lubricate stool. A. 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. C. Lower the enema fluid container B. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to help retrieve this common discomfort of pregnancy? The client reports gas pains I the periumbilical area. Ignoring the urge to defecate What is the appropriate nursing recommendation for this client? D. Report burning with urination to the provider. a. Auscultation Chronic Constipation Older adults should peel fruits before eating. a. Regular use of a laxative a. C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy Statistics and Incidences. c. Inform the client that the culture prescription will now be cancelled. A. Clean the wound from the outer edge towards the center. c. Encouraging a generous fluid intake if not contraindicated by the patient's condition. d. Asparagus and turnip, The nurse will gather which type of solution to administer a cleansing enema to a client who needs to have water drawn into the bowel? Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider? D. Reabsorbs water from the bowel, B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate. E. Encourage the patient to rock back and forth while defecating, A. 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