a nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation
Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? a. a. "Mineral oil enemas can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins." During an assessment, the nurse suspects a male client is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia. A. Complete each statement by writing the correct word or words. Make a prediction for each scenario below, explaining your reasoning. Soapsuds enemas act by stimulating peristalsis through intestinal irritation. c. A client with type 1 diabetes Listen for bowel sounds c. Oil-retention Nursing. c. remains constant. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr Eliminate any risk of infection Empty the pouch when it is no more than half full. evaluate fluid and electrolyte levels. c. The catheter is inserted 2" to 3" into to meatus Most of the following thesis statements have specific topics plus clear main ideas about these topics. What nursing intervention would the nurse perform next based on this patient reaction? D. Do you drink a lot of water? B. B. Eat plenty of raw vegetables before testing. Digital removal of stool may cause parasympathetic stimulation. d. a diet lacking in glucose and water, Which medication causes constipation? If unable to irrigate the tube, remove it and obtain an order for replacement. a. Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. Select all that apply. D. Urinary Incontinence, A patient comes into the ER with a colostomy. 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? Which is the best statement to include? ", A woman age 76 years has informed the nurse that she has begun using over-the-counter laxatives because her friend told her it was imperative to have at least one bowel movement daily. D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. d. transverse colostomy. What result would contraindicate the safe administration of an enema? c. "Stool cannot be collect from a child's diaper." b. In light of the fact that the client's last bowel movement was the morning of surgery, what action should the nurse first take? 4. The surgeon informed the patient that his entire large intestine and rectum will be removed. b. reassuring the client that cramping is normal ", A. c. "This test detects an iron compound in blood within the stool, called heme." 3 in (7.5 cm) This position allow for ease of access. a. What is the best response by the nurse? "I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years." b. Anthelmintic Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr 1. Warm the enema to prevent constipation The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effect of the medication A. a. d. Monitoring bowel movements, A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-surgical following an IPAA. (b) The stationary object is twice the mass of the moving object. b. B. Consume 1/2 cup of bran daily. History of facial fractures c. Have the patient rest for 30 minutes to see if the prolapse resolves. b. Percussion The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum Constipation 2. b. c. chicken nuggets b. A. A nurse is caring for a client who has major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perianal area. a. administration of a small-volume enema Which teaching will the nurse include? 3. urinary elimination B. d. Fecal Retention related to loss of sphincter control, and diminished spinal cord innervation related to hemiparesis. C. Lower the enema fluid container A. B. Before digital removal of the mass, which of the following types of enemas should the nurse plan to administer to soften the feces? c. Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus. b. black _________: is typically created as an emergency procedure to relieve an intestinal obstruction or perforation. A cleansing enema has been ordered for the client to draw water into the bowel. Select all that apply. Administer calcium supplements. a. b. d. Increase fiber slowly over a period of time to prevent gas. Then, rewrite them to make them more effective. b. Which of the following should the nurse include in the planning? d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. A. He is 80 years old and has an indwelling catheter in place. d. Cantaloupe ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Maintain an indwelling urinary catheter. c. Mrs. Lonte's abdomen is soft, nondistened, with bowel sounds c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance A student nurse studying human anatomy knows that a structure of the large intestine is the: (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. A. Dehydrated A. A client with renal impairment d. Administer an oral analgesia 30 to 45 minutes before attempting insertion. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have.". Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. d. anal yeast infection. Take 500 mg A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. B. a. Hyperactive bowel sounds Nursing care for a patient with an indwelling catheter includes which of the following? The nurse should recognize that which of the following actions is the priority? Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage 3. Normal Saline D. Increased fiber in the diet. Press water from a sponge rather than bringing it. a. c. Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis A pregnant client tells the nurse she has constipation. Which intervention is most important? What should not be used on stomas? A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hours postoperative following a small bowel resection. c. staying with him while voiding a. small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution c. Remove the NG tube and replace it with a larger-bore tube, as ordered. c. The external meatus requirements cleaning with antiseptic soap and water before voiding Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters. A. Povidone-iodine B. Adhesive tape C. Latex D. Anesthetics. ", Which medical diagnosis is most likely to necessitate testing for fecal occult blood? The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. Red meat Which of the following have manifestations of obesity? b. visual examination of the large intestines. b. an older adult client who is incontinent of stool A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. b. Constipation related to physiologic condition involving the deficit in neurologic innervation, as evidenced by fecal incontinence Which guideline is recommended for this procedure? Keep going until enema is finished d. dysuria, Mr. Cheng, a hospitalized patient with diabetes mellitus, has developed a UTI. How will the nurse document this finding? A. Kidney beans Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. A. Gently massage the stoma a. Which assessment question will the nurse ask? B. Constipated Then calculate the velocity of each object after the collision for each situation. 4 Palpation, The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining a history from a client who is being evaluated for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). "Client may have bowel sounds, but they can't be heard." Provide perineal care after each stool C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy This position is more comfortable for the patient. a. What is the most important nursing action in the care of this client? a. B. A. C. Reposition the client every 2 hr During the aging or wearout period, the deterioration of a machine usually (D) smooth. b. mineral oil Which food will the nurse recommend that the client consume? The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? Instruct client on normal bowel function and the necessity of fluid, fiber, and activity in a bowel program. Collect 15 to 30 mL of the client's liquid stool. Which statement best explains why digital removal of stool is considered a last resort after other methods of bowel evacuation have been unsuccessful? Estimate the rate at which thermal energy is being discarded by this plant. d. Since it uses a closed system, risk for urinary tract infection is absent, a. Is it okay to still do the test?" A nurse is obtaining health history from a young adult patient who has a colostomy. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for nifedipine. D. Notify the doctor. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. A. C. Weight loss d. A patient with Crohn's disease. "Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level.". Irrigate all catheters with sterile normal saline. d. Anthelmintic, When assessing an elderly client for constipation, the nurse learns that the client uses mineral oil daily to relieve constipation. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider? Provide perineal care after each stool Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? A. Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen Some people love workinginthekitchen\underline{\text{working in the kitchen}}workinginthekitchen, while others dont. 4. _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. Green D. Reposition the client at least q4h. D. Temperature. This type of enema should be avoided in ___________ and ________________. A. Kidney beans B. Blackberries C. Refined cereals D. Whole wheat bread E. Lean turkey 7. d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? 60-70 g Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables Limit activity CONTINUE Previous question Next question b. C. Instill warm mineral oil into the rectum Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. B. d. 1 in (2.5 cm). In the hospital, a clean technique is used for catheter insertion Which factor is related to developmental changes in bowel habits for older adult clients? c. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables b.nature and amount of food eaten by the client. The nurse is evaluating stool characteristics of an adult client. \text { Combining Forms } & \text { } & \text { Suffixes } & &\text { Prefixes } \\ D. lower doses of medication are cost-effective. c. Refrain from eating red meat 3 days before testing. 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. A nurse is caring for a client who has a fecal impaction. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe actions? a. Which is A bowel training program includes which of the following? The nurse is administering a rectal suppository. b. Include more protein in the diet to increase fiber and decrease gas. Which are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? Place the assessment steps in the correct order. Confirm the clients identity by checking her wristband. d. Magnesium antacids, A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a client before administering a large-volume cleansing enema. What action should the nurse perform during this skill? b. Administer a PRN dose of laxative to the client to collect new sample. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full. e. "The client makes neutral or positive statements about the ostomy. Typically, the distal colon is not removed but bypassed. B. Hash browns potatoes Select all that apply. (Select all that apply.) Which of the following food to the nurse recommending a teaching? How often are your bowel movements? A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast 49. Temperature of 99F (37.2C) b. D. Citrus fruits. B. Hypertonic solutions, such as sodium phosphate, pull fluid from the interstitial space into the colon. a. A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber diet. This type contains digestive enzymes and acids that cause skin irritation, extra care is required to keep waste materials from contacting the abdominal surface. a. Obtain a bladder scan to assess for residual urine. What is the present worth of a $50,000 debenture bond that has a bond coupon rate of 8% per year, payable quarterly? a. c. oliguria B. c. Provide a light meal before the test and administer two Fleet enemas. D. Review the pain scale, B. A. c. Disconnect the nasogastric tube from the suction for 1 hour prior to the assessment of bowel sounds. Loose, dark green liquid that may contain blood. 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) harmless Why does the left side in Sim's position or left lateral position most appropriate for insertion of an enema? d. Refrigerate the specimen until it is cooled before sending it to the laboratory. A communicating wall remains between the proximal and the distal bowel. Which nursing diagnoses is/are most applicable to a client with fecal incontinence? The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from gastric resection surgery with an indwelling nasogastric tube. Discontinue the administration of the enema The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances. Tap water c. Peptic Ulcer Reassure the patient that this is a normal finding with a new ostomy. Intussusception The bowel wall is stretched which stimulates peristalsis, B. c. "This test will show if you have an infection in the bowel." D. It controls diarrhea. IntQueue is a class that implements a static queue of integers. D. Reabsorbs water from the bowel, B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate. Select all that apply. Which type of solution does the nurse gather? Write a program that displays all of the numbers in the file. Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? c. a diet lacking in meat and poultry products Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity; ANS: Excessive laxative use. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as cause of constipation? The client presses the call bell and tells the nurse that about feeling dizzy. __________: The output is typically liquid to semi-liquid and is very irritating to the surrounding skin. Apply lubricant to the anus a. B. In assessing the client for complications related to positioning, the nurse is most concerned with which finding? c. 5 in (12.5 cm) D. "Carbonated beverages can help control odor. C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables c. medications being taken C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. D. Spray air freshener in room before and after removal, B. b. Hypertonic Of the information below, which is least important for the evaluation process? 10 Assisting him in assuming his normal voiding position a. a. A nurse is administering an enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to an older adult patient who has hyperkalemia. E. Increased activity. 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 Fresh tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, popcorn, shrimp, lobster. b. When a client reports cramping during the administration of a cleansing enema, which nursing action is appropriate? a. hypertonic saline A. NEBULOUS (Take the specific energy of coal to be, 30MJkg130 \mathrm { MJ } \mathrm { kg } ^ { - 1 } False, The nurse is caring for a client who reports constipation and is presently in the bathroom attempting to have a bowel movement. Removal of a client's NG tube has been ordered. As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? Which foods will the nurse recommend to avoid for a client with uncomfortable, frequent episodes of flatulence? A, Fleet enema, is hypertonic. c. Lower the solution container and check the temperature and flow rate. What is the appropriate nursing recommendation for this client? e. Cucumber. Milk products cause constipation in clients with lactose intolerance. Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A patient has a fecal impaction. d. Allow the low intermittent suction to continue during the assessment of bowel sounds. b. D. Fleet. The client drinks 8 glasses of fluid daily. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? c. Blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg B. b. small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution A. b. 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