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colostomy - correct answer ✅A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and abdominal wall constipation - correct answer ✅The passage of a hard, dry stool defecation - correct answer ✅(bowel movement) The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus dehydration - correct answer ✅The excessive loss of water from tissues diarrhea - correct answer ✅The frequent passage of liquid stools enema - correct answer ✅The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon fecal impaction - correct answer ✅The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum fecal incontinence - correct answer ✅The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus feces - correct answer ✅The semisolid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus
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flatulence - correct answer ✅The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines flatus - correct answer ✅Gas or air passed through the anus ileostomy - correct answer ✅A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum (small intestine [ileo]) and the abdominal wall. (This simply means the entire colon is removed.) melena - correct answer ✅Black, tarry stools caused by gastrointestinal bleeding. ostomy - correct answer ✅(colostomy and ileostomy) A surgically created opening for elimination of body wastes peristalsis - correct answer ✅The alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles stoma - correct answer ✅(colostomy and ileostomy) An opening that can be seen through the abdominal wall stool - correct answer ✅Excreted feces suppository - correct answer ✅A cone-shaped, solid medication that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature.
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Factors affect bowel elimination include: - correct answer ✅- Privacy
- Habits
- Age
- Diet and fluids
- Exercise and activity
- Medications chyme - correct answer ✅The partially digested food and fluids. What moves feces through the intestines? - correct answer ✅peristalsis peristalsis - correct answer ✅the alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles What does a normal stool look like? - correct answer ✅Stools are normally brown, soft, formed, moist, and shaped like the rectum What are you to observe and report about a person's stool? - correct answer ✅- Color
- Amount
- Consistency
- Presence of blood or mucus
- Odor
- Shape
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- Frequency of defecation
- Complaints of pain or discomfort What causes black or tarry stools? - correct answer ✅Bleeding in the stomach and small intestine What causes red-colored stools? - correct answer ✅Bleeding in the lower colon and rectum What causes clay-colored or white, pale, orange-colored, or green-colored stools? - correct answer ✅Diseases and infection What causes stool to have a normal odor? - correct answer ✅caused by bacterial action in the intestines. Certain foods and drugs also cause odors. The nurse considers the following factors when using the nursing process to meet the person's elimination needs: - correct answer ✅- Privacy
- Habits
- Diet
- Fluids
- Activity
- Drugs
- Aging
- Disability
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- Urine is dark and scant in amount
- Thirst, weakness, dizziness, confusion
- Falling blood pressure and increased pulse The person with fecal incontinence may need: - correct answer ✅- Bowel training
- Help with elimination after meals and every 2 to 3 hours
- Incontinence products to keep garments and linens clean
- Good skin care What happens if flatus is not expelled? - correct answer ✅The intestines distend. (abdominal cramping or pain, shortness of breath, and a swollen abdomen occur.) What can relieve flatulence? - correct answer ✅enemas What is bowel training used for? - correct answer ✅- Gain control of bowel movements
- Develop a regular pattern of elimination
- Fecal impaction, constipation, and fecal incontinence are prevented. How many minutes does a BM occur after inserting a suppository into the rectum? - correct answer ✅30 minutes What do Doctors order enemas for? - correct answer ✅- To remove feces
- To relieve constipation, fecal impaction, or flatulence
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- TO clean the bowel of feces before certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures What should the water temperature for an enema be? - correct answer ✅Water temperature should be body temperature (98.6 F or 37 C; sometimes warmer temperature 105 F (40.f C) are used for adults. How do you give an enema? - correct answer ✅The person is in Sims' position. The enema bag hangs from an IV pole. The bag is 12 inches above the anus and 18 inches above the mattress. What are the different types of enemas? - correct answer ✅- Tap water enema (obtained from a faucet)
- Saline enema (a solution of salt and water)
- Soapsuds enema (SSE)
- Small-volume enema (inserted 2 inches into the rectum)
- Oil-retention enema How long does a cleansing enama take affect? - correct answer ✅10 to 20 minutes permanent colostomy - correct answer ✅the diseased part of the colon is removed. Temporary colostomy - correct answer ✅gives the diseased or injured bowel time to heal.
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How many glasses of water promotes a normal bowel movement? - correct answer ✅6 to 8 glasses of water daily. What type of fluids increase peristalsis? - correct answer ✅coffee, tea, hot cider, warm water. What type of medication cause constipation? - correct answer ✅pain relief medications What type of medications cause diarrhea? - correct answer ✅antibiotics used to fight or prevent infections. What is needed to form feces? - correct answer ✅normal flora What is not affective again C. diff? - correct answer ✅alcohol-based hand rubs. What should you do if believe someone has diarrhea? - correct answer ✅report to the nurse right away What position should the person be in when giving an enema? - correct answer ✅Sims or the left side-lying position Which is false?
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A.) A person must have a BM every day B.) Stools are normally brown, soft, and formed C.) Diarrhea occurs when feces move rapidly through the bowels D.) Constipation results when feces move slowly through the colon - correct answer ✅A.) A person must have a BM every day The prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum is called A.) Constipation B.) Fecal impaction C.) Diarrhea D.) Fecal incontinence - correct answer ✅B.) Fecal impaction Which does not promote comfort and safety for bowel elimination? A.) Asking visitors to leave the room B.) Helping the person to a sitting position C.) Offering the bedpan after meals D.) Telling the person you will return very soon - correct answer ✅D.) Telling the person you will return very soon Bowel training is aimed at
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A.) 2 to 4 inches B.) 4 to 6 inches C.) 6 to 8 inches D.) 8 to 10 inches - correct answer ✅A.) 2 to 4 inches The oil-retention enema is retained for at least A.) 10 to 15 minutes B.) 15 to 30 minutes C.) 30 to 60 minutes D.) 60 to 90 minutes - correct answer ✅C.) 30 to 60 minutes These statements are about ostomies. Which is false? A.) Good skin care around the stoma is needed B.) Deodorants can control odors C.) The person wears a pouch D.) Stools are liquid - correct answer ✅D.) Stools are liquid An ostomy pouch is usually emptied A.) every 4 to 6 hours B.) Every shift
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C.) Every 3 to 7 days D.) When stools are present - correct answer ✅D.) When stools are present
