4 A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. Results may be altered if a sample is left standing at room temperature for a long time. 5 mins, or as soon as possible. Replace legumes w/broiled meats B. Consume 1/2 cup bran/daily C. Leave the skin on when eating fruit D. Decrease fluid intake while increasing fiber c. eggs Excessive laxative use "Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level.". d. Refrigerate the specimen until it is cooled before sending it to the laboratory. C. The specimen can not be contaminated with urine. Will includes a pat of butter with eggs for breakfast. If the underlined word group in each of the following sentences is a phrase, write phrase on the line. What type of output is first expected from an ileostomy postoperatively? c. Emptying a client's ileostomy appliance c. Most clients will not consent to have digital removal of stool. C. Place client on left side with right leg flexed D. Kosher chicken breast and boiled potatoes. This type contains digestive enzymes and acids that cause skin irritation, extra care is required to keep waste materials from contacting the abdominal surface. What important information should be included in the teaching? The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. d. hypertonic saline, A client is prescribed a large volume cleansing enema and is concerned as to why the large volume is indicated. . B. "This is an indicator of heart disease and we should do an electrocardiogram to be sure that it has not caused damage to the heart." d. "If you are having a light flow or spotting then you can perform the test. D. Whole wheat bread, A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is experiencing constipation. c. 5 in (12.5 cm) Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? C. Inadequate fluid intake. A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism. Possible diarrhea a. Incontinence A. Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the patient reports abdominal cramping. The bridge can be removed in 7 to 10 days; typically temporary. B. Having Ms. young ignore the urge to void until her bladder is full. c. soap and water a. C. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat "I will need yearly screenings for colon cancer." A client who is constipated should eat eggs and pasta to relieve the condition. b. pulling curtains around him to provide privacy during voiding B. "This test detects heme, a type of iron compound in blood in the stool." Which of the following information should the nurse include? It is unusual to feel dizzy while having a bowel movement. B. B. a. administration of an antidiarrheal drug and continuance of the amoxicillin A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hours postoperative following a small bowel resection. Which food(s) will the nurse include in the client's education? A. 1-2 in D. Insert 5 inches in anus b. an older adult client who is incontinent of stool A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. "Wait to do the test 3 days after your finish menstruating." Which type of solution does the nurse gather? When the client has the urge to defecate. D. Whole wheat bread "This test will show if you have colorectal cancer." b. A. \text { ichthy/o } & \text { seb/o } & \text {-graft } & \text {-rrhea } & \\ When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. The nurse responds with? A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization to obtain a urine specimen for a client. d. A stool softener, Which symptom is a known side effect of antibiotics? What should the nurse include when planning this patient's care? Monitor urine pH. f. Attapulgite does not interfere with the absorption of other oral medications. B. He is timid and reluctant to talk about his urinary retention problem. The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Soapsuds enemas act by stimulating peristalsis through intestinal irritation. C. E. Hold the enema solution 12 inches above the anus. d. a client recovering from prostate surgery. The patient is nauseated, vomits clear fluid, and voids pink urine. what? When questioned by the clients, which food would the nurse suggest as natural intestinal deodorizers? B. d. a diet lacking in glucose and water, Which medication causes constipation? E. Increased activity. Excessive laxative use A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a patient who is prone to more fecal incontinence due to poor sphincter control and is unlikely to retain the enema solution. Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water. What teaching will the nurse provide? Of the information below, which is least important for the evaluation process? b. Have the client perform self stoma care a. decreases B. Inflamed and reddened throat A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. Reduce sodium intake. When reviewing a client's chart, which data related to a client experiencing diarrhea might suggest to the nurse a causative factor? ", Which procedures can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? What action would the nurse take to prepare the client for this procedure? Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? The client returned from a foreign country 2 days ago. D. 1-3 in. Ignoring the urge to defecate D. Apple Juice. Confirm the clients identity by checking her wristband. substiture salad dressing for Mayonnaise on sandwiches. Older adults should peel fruits before eating. A. Which action performed by the student would indicate to nurse faculty that further instruction is needed? Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding? The nurse is assessing a client for constipation. c. medications being taken c. The client takes bisacodyl every day. \text { dermat/o } & \text { py/o } & \text {-cyte } & \text {-pathy } & \text { homo- } \\ Position the bed flat and assist the client onto his or her left side. b. The health care provider prescribes a large-volume cleansing enema for a client. ", A nurse is administering morphine 2mg IV every 2 to 4 hr to a client who has an abdominal incision. Listen for bowel sounds Wear sterile gloves c. Will include fish one to two times per week. b. cabbage a. c. digital removal of stool b. Constipation A __________ enema should not be repeated for fear of water toxicity or circulatory overload. a. d. a turkey sandwich with whole-grain bread a. a. C. Reposition the client every 2 hr a. d. White cell count of 12,000/mL (12.00 109/L) Milk products cause constipation in clients with lactose intolerance. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? f. Hypervolemia, A client admitted with cellulitis of the leg has been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. d. "All four abdominal quadrants auscultated. What color is your usual bowel? He is 80 years old and has an indwelling catheter in place. C. Pale, cool extremities If the specimen contains barium or enema solution, document this on the container. e. clay colored, the nurse insert the tubing into the rectum? 2. b. Administer calcium supplements. Select all that apply. d. Allow the low intermittent suction to continue during the assessment of bowel sounds. Complete each statement by writing the correct word or words. Which assessment question will the nurse ask? a. Auscultation B. Malnutrition b. Decreasing fluid intake to 1,000 mL Select all that apply. As a nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created ileostomy, she is aware of which of the following? C. Place client on left side with right leg flexed Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? d. Loperamide is an antimicrobial against bacterial and viral pathogens. "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools." "What are your normal bowel habits?" b. The nurse should explain the type of ostomy he will have is? A. A nurse is assessing four female clients for obesity. a. a. briefly clamping the tubing while the client breathes deeply In assessing the client for complications related to positioning, the nurse is most concerned with which finding? A. E. Assist with early ambulation, A. (Select all that apply.) d. Compress the container as the solution instills. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Diarrhea An episode of diarrhea A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). The incontinence pattern C. Provide the client a high vitamin C diet. d. Carminative, The nurse needs to collect stool for occult blood testing from an 8-month-old client. 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. b. Abdominal distention A. Stimulation of the vagus nerve E. Assist with early ambulation, A client is being prepared for gastrointestinal surgery and undergoes a bowel preparation. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who reports constipation. For the program to be effective the client should be taken to the bathroom at which of the following times? a. urgency If unable to irrigate the tube, remove it and obtain an order for replacement. b. develops healthier bowel elimination patterns Which interventions are appropriate suggestions? b. jejunum Decreased sensation in the lower extremities Remove the tubing immediately and discontinue the procedure. "I need to take a laxative such as milk of magnesia if I don't have a BM every day". evaluate fluid and electrolyte levels. C. Macaroni and cheese and peas 1. C. No purpose Diminished peripheral pulses in the lower extremities A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is receiving oxytocin 1 hour after normal spontaneous delivery. What are some foods that could cause blockage in a colostomy? Limit intake of food high in animal protein. b. a. Which intervention is most important? The client traveled to South America two weeks ago. D. Whole grains A nurse is assisting with the implementation of a bowel training program for a client. The tiny, free-floating, weakly swimming algae and animals that occur in both freshwater and saltwater environments are called ____. d. administration of a large-volume enema C. Hemorrhoids a. Hypertonic c. Mrs. Lonte's abdomen is soft, nondistened, with bowel sounds d. until the client reports feelings of discomfort. The nurse is aware of which of the following consideration? Secure the ostomy pouch in place by wrapping an elastic bandage around the abdomen, making sure to cover the entire ostomy appliance. Go ahead with the test." 3. use milk instead of water and recipes. c. Sliced red apples a. b. soap ", Which medical diagnosis is most likely to necessitate testing for fecal occult blood? b. This position is more comfortable for the patient. How far will the nurse insert the suppository? d. ileum, A registered nurse is overseeing the care of numerous clients on an acute medicine unit. Which of the following foods should beincluded as sources of fiber? A. E. Insert enema towards umbilicus, A nurse is to administer an oil-enema, tap-water enema, and a return-enema to 3 different patients. Nursing care for a patient with an indwelling catheter includes which of the following? B. b. a diet consisting of whole grains, seeds, and nuts d. Magnesium antacids, A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a client before administering a large-volume cleansing enema. Which of the following foods should be included as sources of fiber? Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr C. Inadequate fluid intake. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. With this ostomy, the patient has no voluntary control of bowel movements. c. Assist the client to the commode or toilet to attempt a bowel movement prior to administering the enema. Which data collection finding, if observed by the nurse, would confirm the nurse's suspicion? Which guideline is recommended in this procedure? Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer every 2 hr Which is the best statement to include? "This test can help indicate if I have colorectal cancer." The surgeon informed the patient that his entire large intestine and rectum will be removed. b. Top yogurt with granola. c. Constipation Which of the following food to the nurse recommending a teaching? C. A client who has a waist circumference of 81.3cm (32in). A. Apply continuous suction to the nasogastric tube during assessment of bowel sounds. D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area D. Review the pain scale, B. B. c. "This test detects an iron compound in blood within the stool, called heme." What assessment questions would you ask someone who has constipation? Celiac disease. Which nursing action is correctly performed when administering an oil-retention enema for this patient? 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} d. The client eats five to six small meals per day. A saline osmotic laxative A Alcohol b. primary constipation A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a male adult client who is at risk for peripheral arterial disease from atherosclerosis. Bear down hard when defecating b. they will cause a chronic constipation. Assume that a file containing a series of integers is named numbers.txt and exists on the c. Encouraging a generous fluid intake if not contraindicated by the patient's condition. d. Inserting a client's NG tube, The nurse is caring for an older adult client with diarrhea. d. Position the client supine, as dictated by client comfort and condition. Turn off the suction for 30 minutes and then turn it on again. Which examples correctly describe these effects? Which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? B. 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? D. Depression Inaudible bowel sounds.". d. soap and water, What is the most common type of colostomy that needs to be irrigated to help promote regular evacuation of feces? What solution best meets this client's needs? Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the dietary teaching? c. "This test will show if you have an infection in the bowel." B. Prune Juice Which of the following assessments would indicate her diet should not be advanced? C. Brain trauma A nurse assesses the stool of patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal problems. d. Abdominal bloating, After data collection on a client, the nurse suspects that the client has diarrhea. What is the nurse's best action? D. Place a warm washcloth against the perianal area d. Increase fiber slowly over a period of time to prevent gas. b. Which food will the nurse recommend that the client consume? Select all that apply. d. Telling the patient that burning and irritation are normal, subsiding within a few days. Which type of enema should the nurse administer? d. The client repeatedly ignores the urge to defecate. A. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. B. Before administering this medication, the nurse should complete which priority assessment? Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm. d. Clients experiencing flatulence should avoid gas-producing foods such as cauliflower and onions. Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas D. 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