The nurse is teaching a client with rectal bleeding about fecal occult blood test (FOBT) testing supplies. Insert the tip of the tubing 8 cm (3.1 cm). b. C. Ensure that the bowel is sterile a. hot tea with meals C. 6 e. Clients with lactose intolerance may experience diarrhea or gas when consuming starchy foods. Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity; ANS: Excessive laxative use. b. black d. Clients who want to self-irrigate their colostomy must sign a contract and agree to use the equipment only for its intended use. What action should the nurse perform during this skill? 4. Apply lubricant to the anus ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. B. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. a. c. "I will have a fecal occult blood test done every 5 years." 1. b. Abdominal distention Which factor should the nurse review first to identify the cause of constipation? d. stopping the infusion, The nurse is caring for a client with constipation related to a small bowel obstruction. with a driver program. C. It empties the bowel. Client has no bowel sounds." Intussusception E. Hold the enema solution 12 inches above the anus. Which assessment technique would be performed last? Onions and garlic Which food(s) will the nurse include in the client's education? C. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. A nurse is collecting a stool specimen of a client suspected of having Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the clients concern? Eat plenty of raw vegetables before testing. What is the appropriate nursing recommendation for this client? 4. b. chicken A. Notify the physician. Which statement about ostomy irrigation is true? B. Constipated Bear down hard when defecating Drink four to five glasses of water daily. D. Reduce the number of intestinal bacteria, D. Reduce the number of intestinal bacteria, A client has undergone an 8-hour surgical procedure under general anesthesia. b. D. Insert 5 inches in anus The bond matures in 15 years. a. Gently work the finger around and into the hardened mass to break it up and then remove pieces of it. e. Diphenoxylate/atropine have a longer duration of action than loperamide. Which action performed by the student would indicate to nurse faculty that further instruction is needed? The nurse should explain the option that will allow is? Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. b. A. d. Stroking Ms. youngs leg or thigh, b. a. A nurse is caring for a client who has major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perianal area. A nurse is caring for client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? True The nurse should recognize which of the following foods provided together on the same dinner tray can be in violation of the clients religious practices? b. Mrs. Lonte tells you she is hungary A. d. Reposition the rectal tube and check for any fecal content. d. "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? c. A heightened risk that the stoma will prolapse Regular use of a laxative a. ________: This location is used for a temporary ostomy, with the stoma constructed as a loop. Place the assessment steps in the correct order. Overall, acute gastroenteritis accounts for than 1.5 million outpatient visits, 220,000 hospitalizations, and direct costs of more . 60-70 g A. 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." b. Bismuth subsalicylate contains salicylates; a physician should be consulted before giving it to children or clients taking aspirin. c. Before removing the tube, discontinue suction and separate the tube from suction. a. increases the volume of the stool, making defecation easier A. Urinary retention 4. b. a. administration of a small-volume enema b. increases Which of the following food to the nurse recommending a teaching? C. Refined cereals a. What education should the nurse provide the client about this condition? A. Nursing questions and answers. d. Quickly and carefully remove tube while the client breathes out. c. Sliced red apples A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the postanesthesia care unit. a. Aspirin D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area Decrease expected blood loss during surgery young infants, patients who are dehydrated. Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. Roast chicken and white rice: B is correct. A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. Select all that apply. d. The student sequenced from auscultation to inspection, and percussion to palpation. b. __________: two separate stomas are created. a. b. 3. Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. d. "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer.". e. Apply a commercially available skin barrier before applying the ostomy pouch. Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after eating a meal. a. A. Kidney beans d. pasta, Data must be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan to reduce urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. D. Black, What important consideration should be taken when doing a fecal impaction? b. soap Which guideline is recommended in this procedure? "Where do you do your grocery shopping?" _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. What will be the most likely outcome of the nurse's action? The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. \end{array} d. Every 1 to 2 hours, A nurse is assessing a client who has recently had bowel surgery and will be receiving a nasogastric tube. d. Palpation, The nurse is assisting an older adult client into position for a sigmoidoscopy. C. Snoring sounds when inhaling Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following? A. Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast 49. c. Assist the client to the commode or toilet to attempt a bowel movement prior to administering the enema. b. alcohol When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? Several U.S. astronauts have had some very close calls in space. What outcome does the nurse identify that will be optimal for this client? a. Auscultation A. c. Mrs. Lonte's abdomen is soft, nondistened, with bowel sounds Ignoring the urge to defecate. a. What action would the nurse take to prepare the client for this procedure? c. Inspection The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. c. drinking and smoking habits of the client. a. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. B. a. Limit intake of food high in animal protein. C. Yellow 2. Red meat Ignoring the urge to defecate A nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation about ways to increase dietary intake of fiber. c. Disconnect the nasogastric tube from the suction for 1 hour prior to the assessment of bowel sounds. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then vomits. b. 3. B. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr A nurse is preparing a hospitalized patient for a colonoscopy. E. Breast Milk, A. Cathartics D. Tamsulosin (Flomax). C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position A nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. c. Visible waves of abdominal peristalsis A, Fleet enema, is hypertonic. To which patient should a fleet enema NOT be administered to? Plans to eat 4 ounces of protein 3 times per day. A. a. C. Place client on left side with right leg flexed d. Weakened pelvic muscles lead to constipation. d. large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution, A nurse is providing education to an older adult client concerning ways to prevent constipation. D. Increased fiber in the diet. d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread Mrs. Lonte is ordered a clear liquid diet for breakfast, to advance to a house diet as tolerated. d. Administer an oral analgesia 30 to 45 minutes before attempting insertion. b. c. medications being taken D. Reposition the client at least q4h. 162. use milk instead of water and recipes. As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? What result would contraindicate the safe administration of an enema? Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. b. D. Report burning with urination to the provider. (Select all that apply.) If the word group is not a phrase, write no on the line. d. softens and facilitates the removal of intestinal polyps, The student nurse is preparing a presentation on how to perform a physical assessment on the abdomen. B. B. Inflamed and reddened throat Include more protein in the diet to increase fiber and decrease gas. c. cecum e. "The client makes neutral or positive statements about the ostomy. Continue infusing at a faster rate to finish the enema quicker. Place the client in a protective supine position to facilitate easy removal. Select all that apply. A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining a history from a client who is being evaluated for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Lower the solution after instilling about 150 mL of solution. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this client? C. Nocturia The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). 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. A nurse is planning care for a client to prevent postoperative atelectasis. A. A communicating wall remains between the proximal and the distal bowel. a. Incontinence c. Hemoglobin of 11.1 g/dL (111.00 g/L) The interest rate in the marketplace is 6% per year, compounded quarterly. Appendicitis (b) The stationary object is twice the mass of the moving object. B. Untape the tube periodically The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effect of the medication A. If unable to irrigate the tube, remove it and obtain an order for replacement. b. develops healthier bowel elimination patterns d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) E. Increased activity. Write a template that will create a static queue of any data type. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Top yogurt with granola. a. ileostomy (Select all that apply) Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water. b. jejunum B. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new ileostomy about incorporating preventive strategies at home. ______: The output is semi-formed because more water is absorbed while fecal material is in the ascending and transverse colon. D. What time of day is your normal bowel movement? A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. The nurse should explain the type of ostomy he will have is? A. Feedings Green Constipation is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms of incomplete elimination of stool, difficulty passing stool, or both. d. Choose bland foods, such as cottage cheese. Which of the following should the nurse include in the planning? C. "You will be instructed to limit your fluid intake after the procedure." b. D. Review the pain scale, B. (a) The moving object is twice the mass of the stationary object. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? The close proximity of the male genitalia to the rectum If the 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? ", Which procedures can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? The client presses the call bell and tells the nurse that about feeling dizzy. c. Encouraging a generous fluid intake if not contraindicated by the patient's condition. c. Remove the NG tube and replace it with a larger-bore tube, as ordered. e. Platelet count of 19,500/mm3 (195.00 109/L) Select all that apply. 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. b. Escherichia coli diarrhea. a. water e. "Have you started a new medication? Which of the following goals should the nurse include? E. Insert enema towards umbilicus, A. B. c. Bowel Incontinence related to loss of sphincter control, as evidenced by inability to delay the urge to defecate b. cabbage How many grams should be in the daily diet? A. Macaroni & cheese B. a. Nurses find the procedure distasteful and difficult to perform. d. Increase fiber slowly over a period of time to prevent gas. How would this be documented? Ignoring the urge to defecate C. Inadequate fluid intake D. Increased fiber in the diet E. Increased activity ANS: Excessive laxative use. d. 1 in (2.5 cm). d. Collecting the specimen A. Which of laxative acts by causing the stool to absorb water and swell? c. The client consumes large qualities of fresh vegetables. a. An older adult client is in the hospital following an intestinal diversion with an ileostomy on the right upper quadrant and a mucous fistula. Excessive laxative use Estimate the rate at which thermal energy is being discarded by this plant. "It is important that you discontinue this type of treatment immediately." e. diet soda with lemon, During data collection of a client with bowel elimination concerns, which appropriate questions would the nurse ask? B. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. e. Bananas and applesauce are appropriate. Stop the enema As long as pure _________ soap is used, it is considered a safe procedure. D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. (Select all that apply.) ", A nurse is administering morphine 2mg IV every 2 to 4 hr to a client who has an abdominal incision. d. The client eats five to six small meals per day. a. B. Which teaching will the nurse include? b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. b. Which statement best explains why digital removal of stool is considered a last resort after other methods of bowel evacuation have been unsuccessful? Listen for bowel sounds b. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum A. Cathartics It drains the bladder. B. Hypotonic; Tap Water d. Remove the appliance and redo the procedure using a larger appliance. c. Clients with food intolerances may experience altered bowel elimination. B. B. Which position would the nurse place the client in? "You may have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter." Take mineral oil at bedtime. C. This position allows the solution to flow downward by gravity along the curve of the sigmoid colon and rectum, thus improving the effectiveness of the enema. substiture salad dressing for Mayonnaise on sandwiches. The student placed the client in supine position with the abdomen exposed. ", A. C. Use water-soluble jelly for lubrication. D. 250 to 300 mL, When an enema is instill what happens? d. "There may be an issue with your colon that is causing these type of symptoms. Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? A. Position the bed flat and assist the client onto his or her left side. B. Flatulence Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. A. \text { Combining Forms } & \text { } & \text { Suffixes } & &\text { Prefixes } \\ A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. d. Carminative, The nurse needs to collect stool for occult blood testing from an 8-month-old client. c. If portions of the stool include visible blood, mucus, or pus, discard the stool. Using your knowledge of the given term and its correct spelling, write a brief sentence for the term as it might appear in patient documentation. Tape a dry gauze pad over the distal stoma to collect drainage. a. b. \text { derm/o } & \text { myc/o } & \text {-al } & \text {-osis } & \text { an- } \\ A pregnant client tells the nurse she has constipation. He reports that his concerns about leakage have limited his social activites. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative. CombiningFormsSuffixesPrefixesderm/omyc/o-al-osisan-dermat/opy/o-cyte-pathyhomo-hidr/oscler/o-derma-plastyhypo-ichthy/oseb/o-graft-rrheakerat/otrich/o-iclip/oxer/o-logistmelan/o-oma\begin{array}{lllll} Hypertonic solutions, such as sodium phosphate, pull fluid from the interstitial space into the colon. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have.". d. the indwelling urinary catheter, After surgery, Ms. Young is having difficulty voiding. a. A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) b. Bisacodyl What teaching will the nurse provide regarding vitamin C three days before testing? B. D. Abdominal pain, Which enema would be used for fecal impaction? Which are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? A. D. Client report of feeling sweaty. What physiological response primarily may be prevented by avoiding straining on defecation? A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation. (a) the smallest atom in group 13; A coal power plant with 30% efficiency burns 10 million kilograms of coal a day. a. Administer the solution gradually over 5 to 10 minutes. a. A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who had spontaneous passage of a calcium phosphate kidney stone. A nurse is following a health care provider's order to irrigate a client's NG tube. C. Inadequate fluid intake c. soap and water A. Kidney beans B. Blackberries C. Refined cereals D. Whole wheat bread E. Lean turkey 7. It is used to relieve flatulence. Ensure that the client fasts 6 to 12 hours before the test as per policy. d. Draw up 60 mL of saline solution (or amount indicated in the order or policy) into syringe. Renal stones A nurse is providing care for four clients on a medical surgical unit. Select all that apply. Fresh tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, popcorn, shrimp, lobster. 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. c. Blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg The nurse is administering a cleansing enema when the client reports cramping. Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. What should the nurse do next? Choose from the available options the most suitable response: b. provides an outlet for diarrhea to be funneled into a collection unit After 3 days of antibiotic therapy, the client develops severe diarrhea, and the nurse notifies the health care provider. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables Limit activity CONTINUE Previous question Next question "This test will indicate if I have a parasite in my stool." a. to promote optimal overall health by removing built-up toxins d. dysuria, Mr. Cheng, a hospitalized patient with diabetes mellitus, has developed a UTI. A client who is constipated should eat eggs and pasta to relieve the condition. The nurse responds with? Select all that apply. b. How often are your bowel movements? A. A _________ is a urinary diversion that allows urine to exit the body after removal of a diseased or damaged section of the urinary tract. B. e. Teaching the client about the test a. D. It controls diarrhea. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? Intussusception a. a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area 1 Assisting him in assuming his normal voiding position To promote the patient's comfort during the administration of the enema solution, ________ the normal saline solution to ________ prior to administration. In preparing a client to utilize fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) supplies, what teaching will the nurse provide? Frequent urinary tract infections 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 assisting with the implementation of a bowel training program for a client. C. the risk of constipation is decreased. A nurse needs to administer a hypertonic enema solution to the client. NEBULOUS "Bowel sounds auscultated. Handling the specimen 3. 1. All steps must be used.) A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate stone. A. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37% B. C. Instill warm mineral oil into the rectum B. C. Milk Administer the prescribed narcotic analgesic. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? a. A. 4 to 5 in Which of the following have manifestations of obesity? Wear sterile gloves D. Depression B. Squatting Select all that apply. d. until the client reports feelings of discomfort. Which of the following is a clinical finding of postoperative bleeding? Which of the following should be included in the client's diet? c. tap water D. Blood-tinged mucus, C. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat, A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has a kidney stone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? B. Reassure the patient that this is a normal finding with a new ostomy. C. Do you use anything to help you defecate? A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. The client has a nasogastric tube connected to suction. A. 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? Place the patient on the bedpan in dorsal recumbent position on bedpan. E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. Press water from a sponge rather than bringing it. A. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as cause of constipation? Which examples correctly describe these effects? "That's correct, but be sure that you don't increase your laxative doses over time." 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