Question 1

What influences regular bowel patterns? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Level of activity 
B)  Diet 
C)  Medication 
D)  Fluid intake 
E)  Lifestyle 
A)  Level of activity 
B)  Diet 
C)  Medication 
D)  Fluid intake 
E)  Lifestyle

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the urge to defecate is increased peristalsis stimulated by the defecation reflex and the __________ reflex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is aware that the urge...

Question 3

What does the nurse expect will occur in a patient as a result of decreased fluid intake? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid will be withdrawn from the stool 
B)  The stool becomes hard and dry 
C)  Less mucus is formed in the colon 
D)  Lumen of bowel constricts because of smaller bulk 
E)  Peristalsis slows 
A)  Fluid will be withdrawn from the stool 
B)  The stool becomes hard and dry 
C)  Less mucus is formed in the colon 
D)  Lumen of bowel constricts because of smaller bulk 
E)  Peristalsis slows

Question 4

The patient has begun taking psyllium (Metamucil). What advice should be given to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat several servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day. 
B)  Avoid citrus fruit juices. 
C)  Reduce intake of carbonated drinks. 
D)  Increase his fluid intake to 3000 mL a day. 
A)  Eat several servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day. 
B)  Avoid citrus fruit juices. 
C)  Reduce intake of carbonated drinks. 
D)  Increase his fluid intake to 3000 mL a day.

Question 5

What age-related changes are related to constipation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Diminished abdominal muscle tone 
B)  Reduced activity level 
C)  Inadequate fluid intake 
D)  Increased dietary fiber 
E)  Dependence on laxatives 
A)  Diminished abdominal muscle tone 
B)  Reduced activity level 
C)  Inadequate fluid intake 
D)  Increased dietary fiber 
E)  Dependence on laxatives

Question 6

What can suppress the defecation reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent episodes of diarrhea 
B)  Long-term use of vitamin A and vitamin B complex 
C)  Repeatedly ignoring the urge 
D)  Excessive fiber and bulk in the diet 
A)  Frequent episodes of diarrhea 
B)  Long-term use of vitamin A and vitamin B complex 
C)  Repeatedly ignoring the urge 
D)  Excessive fiber and bulk in the diet

Question 7

Which patient would need enhanced skin care precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient who has one unformed stool after a bolus of tube feeding 
B)  Patient who has an unformed stool followed by a formed stool 3 hours later 
C)  Patient who reports cramping and nausea followed by an unformed stool 
D)  Patient who reports no abdominal discomfort but has had three unformed stools in 8 hours 
A)  Patient who has one unformed stool after a bolus of tube feeding 
B)  Patient who has an unformed stool followed by a formed stool 3 hours later 
C)  Patient who reports cramping and nausea followed by an unformed stool 
D)  Patient who reports no abdominal discomfort but has had three unformed stools in 8 hours

What influences regular bowel patterns? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that the urge to defecate is increased peristalsis stimulated by the defecation reflex and the __________ reflex.

What does the nurse expect will occur in a patient as a result of decreased fluid intake? (Select all that apply.)

The patient has begun taking psyllium (Metamucil). What advice should be given to the patient?

What age-related changes are related to constipation? (Select all that apply.)

What can suppress the defecation reflex?

Which patient would need enhanced skin care precautions?

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Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

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Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

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Exam 18: Elimination

What influences regular bowel patterns? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that the urge to defecate is increased peristalsis stimulated by the defecation reflex and the __________ reflex.

What does the nurse expect will occur in a patient as a result of decreased fluid intake? (Select all that apply.)

The patient has begun taking psyllium (Metamucil). What advice should be given to the patient?

What age-related changes are related to constipation? (Select all that apply.)

What can suppress the defecation reflex?

Which patient would need enhanced skin care precautions?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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