Exam 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems

A patient being admitted with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis reports crampy abdominal pain and passing 15 or more bloody stools a day. The nurse will plan to

The nurse is admitting a 67-yr-old patient with new-onset steatorrhea. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask?

Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN)to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A patient complains of gas pains and abdominal distention 2 days after a small bowel resection. Which nursing action should the nurse take?

Which breakfast choice indicates a patient's good understanding of information about a diet for celiac disease?

Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care for a 25-yr-old male patient with a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

A critically ill patient with sepsis is frequently incontinent of watery stools. What action by the nurse will prevent complications associated with ongoing incontinence?

A 71-yr-old patient had an abdominal-perineal resection for colon cancer. Which nursing action is most important to include in the plan of care for the day after surgery?

Which question from the nurse would help determine if a patient's abdominal pain might indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

A 25-yr-old male patient calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea for 24 hours. Which action should the nurse take first?

A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse preparing for the annual physical exam of a 50-yr-old man will plan to teach the patient about

After several days of antibiotic therapy,an older hospitalized patient develops watery diarrhea. Which action should the nurse take first?

A 76-yr-old patient with obstipation has a fecal impaction and is incontinent of liquid stool. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which menu choice by the patient with diverticulosis is best for preventing diverticulitis?