a nurse is teaching a client who reports constipation

What is the best response by the nurse? Which position would the nurse place the client in? A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. Select a bag with an appropriate size stomal opening, A patient is to take a fecal occult home. b. B. d. removes hardened fecal impactions from the rectum. "Mineral oil enemas can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins." Select all that apply. Demonstrate the class C. Mineral Oil A. Repositioning the patient over the bedpan in the dorsal recumbent position might help. The nurse should plan care based on which of the following factors contributing to this postoperative complication? "What are your normal bowel habits?" Instruct client on normal bowel function and the necessity of fluid, fiber, and activity in a bowel program. a. When the client has the urge to defecate. Diarrhea c. Paregoric contains morphine and may be addictive. Frequent urinary tract infections Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? D. Supine in bed, with the neck flexed, C. Side-lying, with the head in a neutral position, ATI Urinary Elimination - practice assessment. A. Cathartics Gastroenteritis is prevalent in areas lacking adequate clean water and sanitation facilities. Write a program that displays all of the numbers in the file. What physiological response primarily may be prevented by avoiding straining on defecation? b. cabbage c. Disconnect the nasogastric tube from the suction for 1 hour prior to the assessment of bowel sounds. C. Weight loss Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? Collect 15 to 30 mL of the client's liquid stool. When reviewing data collection on a client with constipation, which factor identified by the nurse might suggest the causative factor? D. Reabsorbs water from the bowel, B. Weakens the muscles and the natural ability to defecate. b. mineral oil c. cecum Client/Family Teaching Nursing care plans For Constipation. d. Position the client supine, as dictated by client comfort and condition. In assessing the client for complications related to positioning, the nurse is most concerned with which finding? d. physiologic or lifestyle changes in the client. c. sigmoid colostomy A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who had spontaneous passage of a calcium phosphate kidney stone. Completa las oraciones con el pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo de las verbos. C. Eggs Instruct the client about the use of a sequential compression device, A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. 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 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. c. oil a. small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. What nursing intervention would the nurse perform next based on this patient reaction? A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. 150 to 200 mL The nurse is administering a cleansing enema when the client reports cramping. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. (Select all that apply) A. What should not be used on stomas? The nursing student is performing a focused gastrointestinal assessment. \end{array} Excessive laxative use B. B. What would be the nurse's first action in this situation? When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? c. Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate stone. When questioned by the clients, which food would the nurse suggest as natural intestinal deodorizers? b. Which recommended patient teaching points would the nurse stress? 20-30 g. While reading a client's history, the nurse notes that a client has a colostomy. d. pasta, Data must be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan to reduce urinary incontinence in an older adult patient. D. Notify the doctor. B. Defecation A. Isotonic; Normal Saline Red meat b. Assessing a client's GI system b. Weight loss B. Bruising C. Constipation D. Blurred vision 26. A client who is constipated should eat eggs and pasta to relieve the condition. a. Administer the solution gradually over 5 to 10 minutes. c. Clients with food intolerances may experience altered bowel elimination. Select all that apply. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the dietary teaching? Which part of this plan could create stress for Mr. Bales and possible increase his inability to urinate? Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Use between 500-1000 mL of solution. The nurse is teaching a client with diarrhea about dietary management. use honey on toast. A nurse is caring for a client who is reporting constipation. a. D. Regular use of glycerine suppositories, C. Increase cellulose and fluid in the diet. Which food will the nurse recommend that the client consume? 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? d. "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer.". d. ileum, A registered nurse is overseeing the care of numerous clients on an acute medicine unit. c. mineral oil "It depends on which testing developer is used." B. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) B. Warm the enema to prevent constipation c. "As long as you wash the area and dry carefully, you can use the test." b. pulling curtains around him to provide privacy during voiding C. Respiratory rate A. f. Hypervolemia, A client admitted with cellulitis of the leg has been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. D. Keep the nostrils clean and lubricated, D. Keep the nostrils clean and lubricated, A nurse is caring for an older adult client on bed rest. Which statements accurately describe the action of specific antidiarrheal medications? Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure. Which of the following info should the nurse include? d. "The client agrees to take prescribed antidepressants." Eat more cabbage and brussels sprouts to decrease gas and add fiber. Place the client in a protective supine position to facilitate easy removal. b. tap water C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. A. 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? evaluate fluid and electrolyte levels. What is a recommended intervention? d. Inform client that a chalky-tasting barium contrast mixture will be given to drink before the test. b. Reduce sodium intake. A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve d. Anthelmintic, When assessing an elderly client for constipation, the nurse learns that the client uses mineral oil daily to relieve constipation. d. Compress the container as the solution instills. "I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years." Digital removal of stool may cause parasympathetic stimulation. B. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. What are the contraindications for enemas? To which patient should a fleet enema NOT be administered to? a. past the internal sphincter Apply lubricant to the anus What are some foods that could cause blockage in a colostomy? c. pseudoconstipation d. Choose bland foods, such as cottage cheese. A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is receiving oxytocin 1 hour after normal spontaneous delivery. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? Frequent urinary tract infections A sterile specimen is required for collection. E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. D. Insert the rectal tube 4 inches in the anus. A nurse who is planning menus for a client in a long-term care facility takes into consideration the effects of foods and fluids on bowel elimination. d. "This test will determine whether foods are contributing to rectal bleeding.". C. Place an aspirin in the colostomy A. Cheese d. Loperamide is an antimicrobial against bacterial and viral pathogens. ", A. 4. A nurse is caring for client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which is _____ to cleanse the client's bowel; often used in preparation of surgery, _____ enema to a client who has very high levels of potassium. a. Lettuce A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. Client report of nausea Alcohol and coffee tend to have a constipating effect on clients. d. Palpation, The nurse is assisting an older adult client into position for a sigmoidoscopy. d. "There may be an issue with your colon that is causing these type of symptoms. a. Excessive laxative use B. with a driver program. c. Most clients will not consent to have digital removal of stool. c. egg yolks NEBULOUS 30MJkg1, .) Administer calcium supplements. a. A client with renal impairment A. a. Wear sterile gloves C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables 4 A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. Diarrhea C. Nocturia D. Decrease insoluble fiber intake. D. A client who weighs 28% above ideal body weight. ____________________ Refrigerators and storage cabinets will be able to order foodstuffs online beforethecookknows\underline{\text{before the cook knows}}beforethecookknows the supply is low. A. Kosher roast beef and ice cream B. Squatting b. What solution best meets this client's needs? The nurse would anticipate which course of action in response to the client's diarrhea? b. state of physical mobility B. A nurse has auscultated the abdomen in all four quadrants for 5 minutes and has not heard any bowel sounds. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about self-care techniques. d. the indwelling urinary catheter, After surgery, Ms. Young is having difficulty voiding. d. Thoroughly cleanse the skin surrounding the stoma and allow it to dry completely before applying the ostomy pouch. A. Constipation Take mineral oil at bedtime. d. Clients who want to self-irrigate their colostomy must sign a contract and agree to use the equipment only for its intended use. d. The client eats five to six small meals per day. b. they will cause a chronic constipation. At least 30 mins, or as long as they can hold it. Plans to eat 4 ounces of protein 3 times per day. An episode of diarrhea 4. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? c. 20-30 g c. The client takes bisacodyl every day. A patient recovering from a partial nephrectomy is in the postanesthesia care unit. b. Administer a PRN dose of laxative to the client to collect new sample. a. onions b. Anal fissures Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. (C) very old D. Notify provider, The excessive use of laxatives can take what effect on the body? click to flip Don't know Question Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? b. increases A. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) C. Milk b. A nurse is replacing the ostomy appliance for a patient whose newly created colostomy is functioning. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast 49. D. Administer an antidiarrheal medication 3 hr. a. social and emotional setting of the client. Empty the pouch when it is no more than half full. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client that reports having constipation. Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding? A. Excoriated Skin a. Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. Roast chicken and white rice: B is correct. a. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the clients concern? C. Clean stoma with alcohol The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. Attach a syringe and flush with 50 mL of water or normal saline before removal. b. develops healthier bowel elimination patterns ", A nurse is caring for a child who is in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. b. D. Apple Juice. What education should the nurse provide the client about this condition? a. mineral oil A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Warm the enema to prevent constipation What is the appropriate nursing response? When the procedure is finished, the nurse notes that the stoma is protruding into the bag. How will the nurse document this finding? C. Place client on left side with right leg flexed Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to help retrieve this common discomfort of pregnancy? D. Insert 5 inches in anus B. b. B. Malnutrition Consume foods that are low in fiber content. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis d. "All four abdominal quadrants auscultated. b. True Excessive laxative use b. jejunum A. c. far enough to still visualize the end of the suppository c. oliguria 15. b. Administer analgesia 30 minutes before the procedure. A. Feedings Which is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed? c. Mrs. Lonte's abdomen is soft, nondistened, with bowel sounds c. soap and water A nurse is caring for a client with primary constipation. a. urgency a. a. provides an outlet for diarrhea to be funneled into a collection unit B. d. Position the client on his side and administer a glycerin suppository. The nurse is talking to a client whose colostomy pouch frequently comes loose and falls off. e. "The client makes neutral or positive statements about the ostomy. In which patients would diarrhea be a possible finding? Find the ones that present a topic, but not an idea. c. "Auscultated abdomen for bowel sounds. Mr. T is nervous about a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A nurse is giving a large-volume enema to a client who winces in pain and complains of severe cramping. Which foods will the nurse recommend to avoid for a client with uncomfortable, frequent episodes of flatulence? Place the client on a bedpan in the supine position while receiving the enema. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new ileostomy about incorporating preventive strategies at home. How would this be documented? A. B. increased sedation is achieved by higher doses of medication. Which laxative would be contraindicated for this patient? Which type of enema should the nurse administer? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. B. a. Which of the following action should the nurse take? d. A cleaning- catch midstream specimen is necessary. b. The nurse is replacing a client's ileostomy appliance and has identified that the diameter of the stoma is 3.5 cm. It is unusual to feel dizzy while having a bowel movement. Which of the following is an expected finding? D. Orthostatic hypotension, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports incisional pain. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. 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. "This test will show if you have an infection in the bowel." "Are you experiencing rectal fullness?" B. d. clay colored Which task should the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? b. b. Which of the following goals should the nurse include? Statistics and Incidences. A. Stewed prunes Leave the ostomy pouch off and cover the stoma with an adult incontinence pad. A. A nurse is assessing the fetal heart rate for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. 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. computers disk. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A Alcohol D. Depression 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, What is the fluid amounts for large-volume enemas? \text { kerat/o } & \text { trich/o } & \text {-ic } & & \\ A student nurse studying human anatomy knows that a structure of the large intestine is the: e. Platelet count of 19,500/mm3 (195.00 109/L) Which finding would most likely contraindicate placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the nurse in this client? Secure the ostomy pouch in place by wrapping an elastic bandage around the abdomen, making sure to cover the entire ostomy appliance. Skim milk. Paralytic ileus 2. Which of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for deep-vein thrombosis? Raise the solution 12 inches above the anus. What should be the nurse's next action? b. a. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease? Teach the client how to use the PCA pump The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. Drink four to five glasses of water daily a. a. decreases D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. What are some assessment questions that could be asked? a. During the assessment, the nurse notices the stoma is pale. C. Inadequate fluid intake. c. removing the tubing immediately (c) The moving object is 106 times the mass of the stationary object. c. Clamp the tube for a brief period and resume at a slower rate. A. C. Reposition the client every 2 hr d. Warm the solution for 40 seconds in a microwave to prevent chilling the client. A. Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test? c. Inspection What should the nurse do next? c. reduces elasticity in intestinal walls and slows motility Complete each statement by writing the correct word or words. Which factor is most likely the cause of his UTI? D. Citrus fruits. For which adverse effect would the nurse monitor in this patient? Then, rewrite them to make them more effective. d. Allow the low intermittent suction to continue during the assessment of bowel sounds. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Example phrase\underline{\color{#c34632}{phrase}}phrase 1. d. yellow A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a patient with a fecal impaction. A student nurse is preparing to administer a client's ordered large-volume enema. d. anal yeast infection. Label and secure all catheters, tubes, and drains. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. Remove the tubing immediately and discontinue the procedure. A nurse needs to administer a hypertonic enema solution to the client. b. Nursing care for a patient with an indwelling catheter includes which of the following? A nurse is caring for an older adult who has constipation. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Which nursing diagnoses is/are most applicable to a client with fecal incontinence? a. Prone The student instructed the client to urinate before beginning the focused assessment. d. soap and water, What is the most common type of colostomy that needs to be irrigated to help promote regular evacuation of feces? Which of the following have manifestations of obesity? Using a diet that is low in bulk E. Increase fluid intake to 3 L/day. 2. The proliferation of Clostridium difficile causes: Before administering this medication, the nurse should complete which priority assessment? \text { melan/o } & & \text {-oma } & & a. administration of a small-volume enema A. Macaroni and cheese B. C. Instill warm mineral oil into the rectum The appliance will need to be changed daily. b. D. Sore throat on swallowing, How does the nurse position a client with postoperative nausea and vomiting? A. Diarrhea commonly occurs with amoxicillin clavulanate use, If a 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? c. Encouraging a generous fluid intake if not contraindicated by the patient's condition. \text { dermat/o } & \text { py/o } & \text {-cyte } & \text {-pathy } & \text { homo- } \\ c. A patient with post-radiation damage to the bowel Output is liquid to semi-formed. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr a. a. b. soap a. Ignoring the urge to defecate "Actually, people's bowel patterns can vary a lot and some people don't tend to go every day." A nurse is providing care for four clients on a medical surgical unit. Which of the following strategy should she include illustrate the concept of joint protection? A nurse is caring for a client who has major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perianal area. B. The client traveled to South America two weeks ago. Write a template that will create a static queue of any data type. B. The nurse identifies a patient with immobility is at risk for the development of urolithiasis. 750 to 1000 mL A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). ______: The output is semi-formed because more water is absorbed while fecal material is in the ascending and transverse colon. 4. A nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure. C. Ipratropium (Atrovent) Fresh tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, popcorn, shrimp, lobster. c. Iron supplements Select all that apply. d. Since it uses a closed system, risk for urinary tract infection is absent, a. 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. B. D. Limit activity, C. Increase dietary intake of raw vegetables, A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. 1 Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL/day. Removal of a client's NG tube has been ordered. A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. C. Ensure that the bowel is sterile d. Cantaloupe B. Blackberries B. c. The external meatus requirements cleaning with antiseptic soap and water before voiding A nurse is testing a client's stool specimen for occult blood. Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? E. Assist with early ambulation, A. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. A patient with a left-sided end colostomy in the sigmoid colon D. Temperature. C. Increase exercise activity. A. d. "This will determine what foods I am allergic to that affect digestion. A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. He is 80 years old and has an indwelling catheter in place. C. Yellow 5 A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Handling the specimen A. d. Drink orange and grapefruit juice. A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. Apply lubricant to the anus c. remains constant. d. Collecting the specimen C. Lubricate 5 inches of the rectal tube. "Where do you do your grocery shopping?" It drains the bladder. The nurse should identify that which of the following results places the client at risk? Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? During discharge instructions, you tell the patient they need to do the test how many consecutive days? 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