e. "Have you started a new medication? Empty the pouch when it is no more than half full. The appliance will need to be changed daily. b. a diet consisting of whole grains, seeds, and nuts D. Do you drink a lot of water? d. "Only if the stool has not been contaminated by urine. A. c. "Auscultated abdomen for bowel sounds. a. Which of the following info should the nurse include? A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism. A nurse is ordered to perform digital removal of stool for a client with stool impaction. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make? \text { melan/o } & & \text {-oma } & & c. Before removing the tube, discontinue suction and separate the tube from suction. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to soften and lubricate stool. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following is the rationale for this? The nurse needs to collect a stool specimen for culture from a client. d. Plans to eat a snack of fruit twice per day. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full D. Cancer, Which enema is the safest to use for any patient? c. Right lateral d. "How often do you move your bowels?" C. 6 a. Which suggestion should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. Before administering this medication, the nurse should complete which priority assessment? Overall, acute gastroenteritis accounts for than 1.5 million outpatient visits, 220,000 hospitalizations, and direct costs of more . When collecting a urine specimen for routine urinalysis from a patient, the nurse keeps in mind which of the following? b. c. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract B. What response should the nurse give to the client? Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Which nursing action is correctly performed when administering an oil-retention enema for this patient? B. e. Diphenoxylate/atropine have a longer duration of action than loperamide. Which recommended patient teaching points would the nurse stress? "I need to take a laxative such as milk of magnesia if I don't have a BM every day". Decreased immunity a. Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding? Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber. A. 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? c. sigmoid colostomy A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining a history from a client who is being evaluated for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following strategy should she include illustrate the concept of joint protection? Which food will the nurse recommend that the client consume? Coffee D. Depression A. Ignoring the urge to defecate. What important information should be included in the teaching? C. Hemorrhoids 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 patient who has bladder cancer tells the nurse that, of the various urinary diversion options the surgeon presented, she prefers one that will allow her to have some control over urinary elimination. Season foods with herbs and spices. 1-2 in C. Use sitz bath A. SSE It drains the bladder. Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. a. C. Cheese d. A cleaning- catch midstream specimen is necessary. d. Telling the patient that burning and irritation are normal, subsiding within a few days. d. Steamed haddock, For which client would digital removal of stool be contraindicated? The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. b. d. "All four abdominal quadrants auscultated. B. Adds water to the bowel b. chicken Press water from a sponge rather than bringing it. "Bowel sounds auscultated. A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is receiving oxytocin 1 hour after normal spontaneous delivery. B. Inflamed and reddened throat b. c. "This test will show if you have an infection in the bowel." Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? c. A client with type 1 diabetes B. As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: "Client may have bowel sounds, but they can't be heard." Celiac disease. B. Q2h while the patient is awake. c. "Do you use laxatives?" A. Backache b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. E. Increased activity, A. A. b. Administer a PRN dose of laxative to the client to collect new sample. A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. 3. urinary elimination b. reassuring the client that cramping is normal c. discontinuation of the amoxicillin and administration of an antidiarrheal drug A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo surgery. 3. c. to relieve constipation Which action performed by the student would indicate to nurse faculty that further instruction is needed? Administer calcium supplements. Flat in bed, with the head in alignment with the body As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. Which color stool does the nurse identify as abnormal? A nurse is caring for a client with primary constipation. d. Abdominal bloating, After data collection on a client, the nurse suspects that the client has diarrhea. b. What are some assessment questions that could be asked? ", Which medical diagnosis is most likely to necessitate testing for fecal occult blood? 4 Palpation, The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. 4. b.nature and amount of food eaten by the client. c. The external meatus requirements cleaning with antiseptic soap and water before voiding Do you take Pepto-Bismol? 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. Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. Roast chicken and white rice: B is correct. d. chocolate, A client is preparing for a fecal occult blood test. d. soap and water, What is the most common type of colostomy that needs to be irrigated to help promote regular evacuation of feces? The nurse is administering a rectal suppository. Chronic Constipation A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. a. a. causes periodic bleeding and tissue trauma The parent asks if the specimen for testing can be collected from the child's diaper. A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. When caring for a client with fecal incontinence, the nurse knows that fecal incontinence is the result of: "Wait to do the test 3 days after your finish menstruating." B. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. B. The nurse should recognize that which of the following actions is the priority? The healthy adult should drink four to six 8-ounce glasses of water per day. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. When reviewing data collection on a client with constipation, which factor identified by the nurse might suggest the causative factor? A patient admitted with possible kidney stones suddenly experiences acute crampy pain on the left side that radiates into the groin. What independent nursing interventions can be performed? b. application of a fecal incontinence device B. Hash browns potatoes A client who has protein calorie malnutrition. C. Fleet's C. Inadequate fluid intake. b. Me molestaba que Carlos y Miguel no BLANK (venir) a visitarme. b. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum f. shrimp. 60-70 g . In preparing a client to utilize fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) supplies, what teaching will the nurse provide? c. The student had the client flex the knees when performing the assessment. The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). d. Administer an oral analgesia 30 to 45 minutes before attempting insertion. What is the nurse's best action? Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. C. Dehydration d. Left lateral, A client with no significant medical history reports experiencing diarrhea over the past week. B. Flatulence Strain all urine. Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm. B. Untape the tube periodically A. E. Spinach, A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 5 A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following should the nurse include in the planning? d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. __________: two separate stomas are created. use honey on toast. A nurse prepares to insert a nasointestinal tube to provide nutrition to a client. Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity ANS: Excessive laxative use. d. Anthelmintic, When assessing an elderly client for constipation, the nurse learns that the client uses mineral oil daily to relieve constipation. c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance a. duodenum B. A. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to draw water into the bowel. e. yellow, The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. Which of the following information regarding prevention of postoperative complications should the nurse include in the teaching? Intussusception Nursing questions and answers. Which finding indicates that the client needs further assessment in the postanesthesia care unit? B. A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hours postoperative following a small bowel resection. A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. c. Daily irrigation is necessary to assure passage of stool from an ileostomy. "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." f. Ordering the test. A nurse is about to administer a tap-water enema when a patient asks what is the purpose. b. c. chicken nuggets a. B. (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. d. to assure a daily bowel movement a. The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. B. b. 3. c. A heightened risk that the stoma will prolapse B. The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of an infant diagnosed with a bowel obstruction that one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in infancy is from? b. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the postanesthesia care unit. d. Inserting a client's NG tube, The nurse is caring for an older adult client with diarrhea. A nurse is obtaining health history from a young adult patient who has a colostomy. a. to promote optimal overall health by removing built-up toxins b. A. d. anal yeast infection. Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? Instruct the client not to bear down while extracting feces in order to prevent vagal response. a. Irrigation of the catheter with 30 mL of normal saline solution every 4 hours d. "This test will determine whether foods are contributing to rectal bleeding.". c. cecum Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel elimination? Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education? D. Apply barrier cream, A. A. Feedings Repositioning the patient over the bedpan in the dorsal recumbent position might help. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? Listen for bowel sounds c. remains constant. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? Which nursing actions are appropriate when irrigating an NG tube connected to suction? d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread D. Tamsulosin (Flomax). D. 1-3 in. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) serving a food tray to a client with diarrhea. Facilitate a more private setting, such as assisting the client to a bathroom. What is the present worth of a $50,000 debenture bond that has a bond coupon rate of 8% per year, payable quarterly? The student placed the client in supine position with the abdomen exposed. D. Apply barrier cream, Ostomies of the upper GI tract, Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy, are often used for what? A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. After 3 days of antibiotic therapy, the client develops severe diarrhea, and the nurse notifies the health care provider. c. Lower the solution container and check the temperature and flow rate. Select all that apply. (Select all that apply) d. Perform stoma irrigation. The nurse is replacing a client's ileostomy appliance and has identified that the diameter of the stoma is 3.5 cm. In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? Report the onset of bright red bleeding to the surgeon. (Select all that apply) d. Remove the tubing. The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum 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 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. C. Use water-soluble jelly for lubrication. \text { Combining Forms } & \text { } & \text { Suffixes } & &\text { Prefixes } \\ The male urethra is more vulnerable to injury during inspection c. Will include fish one to two times per week. Provide sitz bath after defecation Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag. b. Assessing a client's GI system d. Choose bland foods, such as cottage cheese. 1 C. "They improve your circulation to keep blood from pooling in your legs.". Cheese A nurse is following a health care provider's order to irrigate a client's NG tube. B. The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit. Ignoring the urge to defecate. 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 is assessing and documenting the eating habits of a client with repeated reports of gas who wants to include more fiber in the diet. "This test will show if you have colorectal cancer." d. Palpation, The nurse is assisting an older adult client into position for a sigmoidoscopy. ________: This is the location for a permanent colostomy, particularly for cancer of the rectum. How often should the nurse irrigate this tube? B. d. Attempt to irrigate the NG tube with water or normal saline. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a male adult client who is at risk for peripheral arterial disease from atherosclerosis. b. they will cause a chronic constipation. Which of the following is an expected finding? Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the clients concern? Which task should the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 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