Exam 29: Bowel Elimination

Which action should the nurse tell the parent to take to assess a 2-year-old child for pinworms?

The nurse assesses a patient's abdomen 4 days after abdominal surgery and notes that bowel sounds are absent. This finding most likely suggests which postoperative complication?

The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a male client. During the irrigation, the client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. What is the appropriate nursing action?

The nurse is preparing a patient for an invasive diagnostic test that will provide direct visualization of the rectum, entire large intestine, and distal small bowel. The nurse should teach and give the patient written instructions about which test?

In advising an older adult who takes laxatives regularly, the nurse would identify which of the following factors? Select all that apply.

When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has passed green-black, tarry stools. What should the nurse do?

Which tasks may be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

The pediatric nurse educator is teaching a group of parents about distinguishing between food allergies and food intolerance. The nurse should teach parents that which food items are considered to be true food allergens? Select all that apply.

Which factors place the patient at risk for constipation? Select all that apply.

In which area is the appendix located?

The mother of a 3-month-old infant comes to emergency department and states, "My baby has been having severe diarrhea for 4 days. She is crying all the time." In formulating the plan of care for diarrhea, the nurse focuses outcomes on which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing a focused bowel assessment on an older adult. Which physiological changes of aging should alert the nurse to an increased risk for problems associated with bowel elimination? Select all that apply.

A patient is diagnosed with an intestinal infection after traveling abroad. The nurse should encourage the intake of which food to promote healing?

The registered nurse is working on a medical-surgical floor. Which behavior by a licensed practical nurse (LPN) would cause the nurse to intervene immediately?

A client has a history of chronic constipation. Which medications prescribed for the client would alert the nurse to be especially vigilant in observing for constipation and teach the client about preventive measures? Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a patient about performing home testing for fecal occult blood. The nurse should explain that ingestion of which substance may cause a false-negative fecal occult blood test?

The nurse is obtaining a bowel elimination history from an 80-year-old patient. The patient states, "Sometimes when I go to the bathroom, I push real hard, hold my breath, and plug my nose." Which action should the nurse take first?

A male patient with a skin infection is prescribed cephalexin (an antibiotic) 500 mg orally every 12 hours. The patient reports that the last time he took this medication, he had frequent episodes of loose stools. Which recommendation should the nurse make to the patient?

The community health nurse is preparing a teaching plan on food choices that promote normal bowel elimination. Which foods should the nurse teach participants to be sure to include in their diet? Select all that apply.

The healthcare team suspects that a patient has an intestinal infection. Which action should the nurse take to help confirm the diagnosis?