A. c. Begin by measuring from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process. d. Drink orange and grapefruit juice. d. Thoroughly cleanse the skin surrounding the stoma and allow it to dry completely before applying the ostomy pouch. The client traveled to South America two weeks ago. D. Spray air freshener in room before and after removal, B. D. Hematuria Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. NEBULOUS To promote the patient's comfort during the administration of the enema solution, ________ the normal saline solution to ________ prior to administration. They include increased intracranial pressure, glaucoma, and rectal or prostate surgery. a. to promote optimal overall health by removing built-up toxins b. A. Dehydrated A sterile specimen is required for collection. D. Fleet. What is the appropriate nursing response? A patient with IBS A client who has peripheral edema "Where do you do your grocery shopping?" d. Increase fiber slowly over a period of time to prevent gas. Which responses by participants indicates a correct understanding of the material? Which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? False, The nurse is caring for a client who reports constipation and is presently in the bathroom attempting to have a bowel movement. c. Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis Listen for bowel sounds D. Decrease insoluble fiber intake. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. e. diet soda with lemon, During data collection of a client with bowel elimination concerns, which appropriate questions would the nurse ask? C. Refined cereals A nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. c. Carminative Diarrhea Red meats will decrease symptoms of nausea. a. What should the nurse do next? D. What time of day is your normal bowel movement? Write a template that will create a static queue of any data type. "It depends on which testing developer is used." Apply continuous suction to the nasogastric tube during assessment of bowel sounds. B. Untape the tube periodically "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools." B. b. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the clients concern? a. Take 500 mg D. It controls diarrhea. What are some foods that could cause blockage in a colostomy? Strain all urine. Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? d. "This will determine what foods I am allergic to that affect digestion. b. For some clients, regularly scheduled colostomy irrigation can be used to establish a predictable pattern of elimination. Which nursing actions are appropriate when irrigating an NG tube connected to suction? Which nursing action would most likely lead to an increased difficulty with voiding? Which finding would most likely contraindicate placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the nurse in this client? A. D. Notify provider, The excessive use of laxatives can take what effect on the body? A steel container of mass 135g135 \mathrm{~g}135g contains 24.0g24.0 \mathrm{~g}24.0g of ammonia, NH3\mathrm{NH}_3NH3, which has a molar mass of 17.0g/mol17.0 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}17.0g/mol. c. The client consumes large qualities of fresh vegetables. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this client? e. Diphenoxylate/atropine have a longer duration of action than loperamide. D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber. a. Oil-retention a. past the internal sphincter b. state of physical mobility While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal cramping. A Alcohol c. mineral oil Which interventions are appropriate suggestions? Possible diarrhea A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. b. small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution "The client expresses interest in learning self-care." The bowel wall is stretched which stimulates peristalsis. b. b. Abdominal distention Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. Select all that apply. 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? \text { melan/o } & & \text {-oma } & & c. softens and facilitates the removal of intestinal polyps D. Soap Suds Enema, A nurse is caring for a patient with a intestinal stoma. The patient reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month, but has no signs of infection or bowel obstruction. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. a. In light of the fact that the client's last bowel movement was the morning of surgery, what action should the nurse first take? Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? e. "Have you started a new medication? b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. "Stool can be collected only from a cloth diaper." In assessing the client for complications related to positioning, the nurse is most concerned with which finding? c. chicken nuggets b. Administer a PRN dose of laxative to the client to collect new sample. a. A nurse is giving a large-volume enema to a client who winces in pain and complains of severe cramping. a. Gently work the finger around and into the hardened mass to break it up and then remove pieces of it. A nurse prepares to assist a patient with a newly created ileostomy. 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? B. Clean the wound from the outer edge towards the center. A nurse is obtaining health history from a young adult patient who has a colostomy. To prevent excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal skin, the nurse should instruct the patient to? D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? C. Nocturia Gently pressure the barrier for 1 to 2 mins. A. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. (Select all that apply) The nurse is talking to a client whose colostomy pouch frequently comes loose and falls off. d. chocolate, A client is preparing for a fecal occult blood test. d. clay colored What result would contraindicate the safe administration of an enema? c. Every 4 to 8 hours D. Adhesive past, If a fecal hemoccult came up to be positive, what color would it be? b. Constipation related to physiologic condition involving the deficit in neurologic innervation, as evidenced by fecal incontinence Cool the container holding the solution. d. transverse colostomy. Maintain an indwelling urinary catheter. \text { ichthy/o } & \text { seb/o } & \text {-graft } & \text {-rrhea } & \\ The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: b. Stop the enema Tape a dry gauze pad over the distal stoma to collect drainage. a. 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. 5 in (12.5 cm) a. a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables The nurse responds with? Both ends of the bowel are brought through the abdomen to the skin surface as two separate sections. b. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables Limit activity CONTINUE Previous question Next question B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate How should the nurse best respond to this client's statement? C. Administer the enema while the patient sits on the toilet. A. Select all that apply. The interest rate in the marketplace is 6% per year, compounded quarterly. The nurse is administering a cleansing enema when the client reports cramping. A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. Which statements accurately describe the action of specific antidiarrheal medications? c. medications being taken Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas D. Roast chicken & white rice B . 2. d. The client repeatedly ignores the urge to defecate. Wear sterile gloves (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. Select all that apply. D. Reddened areas over bony prominences, B. 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. "I need to take a laxative such as milk of magnesia if I don't have a BM every day". a. social and emotional setting of the client. The nurse should plan care based on which of the following factors contributing to this postoperative complication? (a) the smallest atom in group 13; A coal power plant with 30% efficiency burns 10 million kilograms of coal a day. During the assessment, the nurse notices the stoma is pale. The parent asks if the specimen for testing can be collected from the child's diaper. The nurse would anticipate which course of action in response to the client's diarrhea? Provide sitz bath after defecation d. pasta, Data must be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan to reduce urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve Excessive laxative use Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. A client with constipation has been instructed to increase the intake of foods high in fluid. a. Is it okay to still do the test?" c. After applying the ostomy pouch, lie flat in the prone position for 10 to 15 minutes to facilitate adhesion. 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 . D. After client feels abdominal cramping. Select all that apply. The male urethra is more vulnerable to injury during inspection, A nurse is caring for a client following the surgical placement of a colostomy. (d) The stationary object is 106 times the mass of the moving object. a. d. Position the client supine, as dictated by client comfort and condition. A. Select all that apply. Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? Abdominal pain 3. Cream of wheat b. Disconnecting and reconnecting the drainage system quickly to obtain a urine specimen. c. Blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg Type 2 diabetes 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. Select all that apply. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have.". c. Methylcellulose c. dark brown Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. prior to the enema. \text { derm/o } & \text { myc/o } & \text {-al } & \text {-osis } & \text { an- } \\ B. D. Increased fiber in the diet Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? Excessive laxative use d. The appliance will fit securely to the client's skin. A. Which of the following info should the nurse include? What should I do if my patient cannot retain the enema solution? b. B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. Keep the ulcer bed dry. A. Bradycardia The surgeon informed the patient that his entire large intestine and rectum will be removed. Raise the solution 12 inches above the anus. E. Urinary incontinence, A nurse is instructing a client who is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) about his postoperative care. C. Constipation A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. b. chicken b. The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. A. Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? a. light brown b. to prevent involuntary escape of fecal material during surgical procedures Carrot sticks and cottage cheese Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device During discharge instructions, you tell the patient they need to do the test how many consecutive days? D. Administer antibiotic therapy The nurse is teaching a client with rectal bleeding about fecal occult blood test (FOBT) testing supplies. A nurse is assisting with the implementation of a bowel training program for a client. The client passed stool into the toilet instead of using the collection container. b. Mrs. Lonte tells you she is hungary c. pseudoconstipation d. soap and water, What is the most common type of colostomy that needs to be irrigated to help promote regular evacuation of feces? Disconnect the nasogastric tube from suction during the assessment of bowel sounds. Select all that apply. b. c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? D. Cancer, Which enema is the safest to use for any patient? C. Inadequate fluid intake, Julie S Snyder, Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins, Review Questions: Treatment and Prophylaxis o, IMG III Unit #7: Chapter 13 reading questions. use milk instead of water and recipes. c. Children need fewer reminders to drink because of greater thirst sensitivity Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? B. B. B. D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. \text { hidr/o } & \text { scler/o } & \text {-derma } & \text {-plasty } & \text { hypo- } \\ A. e. yellow, The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. In the nursing care plan for constipation, the nurse should have an intervention that addresses the number of grams of cellulose that are needed for normal bowel function. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full a. B. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. "Menstruation will not alter the test results. with a driver program. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Apply lubricant to the anus a. The nurse asks participants, "How will you know when a client begins to accept the altered body image?" D. Increased fiber in the diet. 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." f. Hypervolemia, A client admitted with cellulitis of the leg has been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. "The client uses spray deodorant several times an hour to mask odor." 150 to 200 mL b. 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. C. Increase exercise activity. A. b. All steps must be used.) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. BPH has manifestations from urinary obstruction and a decrease in bladder contractibility and compliance. A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization to obtain a urine specimen for a client. c. prune juice with breakfast C. A client who has a waist circumference of 81.3cm (32in). C. Macaroni and cheese and peas D. Whole wheat bread Teach the client how to use the PCA pump A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. When reviewing data collection on a client with constipation, which factor identified by the nurse might suggest the causative factor? Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education? which of the following actions of Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library Discovery Institutions Western Governors University StuDocu University University of the People A. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have." A nurse needs to administer a hypertonic enema solution to the client. E. Increased activity, A. It has two openings through the one stoma - the proximal end drains stool while the distal portion drains mucus. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? Administer calcium supplements. D. Orthostatic hypotension, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports incisional pain. The nurse is teaching a patient regarding administration of antiemetic medications. B. What solution best meets this client's needs? Select all that apply. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. B. 3 Auscultation d. normal saline. What should the nurse include when planning this patient's care? C. Inadequate fluid intake. "Bowel sounds auscultated. Replace legumes with broiled meats. a. The incidence of constipation tends to be high among clients who follow which diet? B. Blackberries The client drinks 8 glasses of fluid daily. b. What should not be used on stomas? d. "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer.". Which of the following is an appropriate nursing to promote regular bowel habits? Why is this preoperative procedure done? B. Inflamed and reddened throat This medication might cause your face to be flushed A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who requests hydrotherapy for pain management during labor. d. anal yeast infection. Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. The nurse should insert the tip of the rectal tube? D. Do you drink a lot of water? Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. c. staying with him while voiding Scrambled eggs a. (Select all that apply). a. The nurse explains that the patient should try to retain the instilled oil for? b. Nasogastric tubes should not be irrigated. d. Reinstruct the client on use of collection container for next bowel movement. 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