Question 1

What action by the nurse is best to prevent a fecal impaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent constipation. 
B)  Encourage regular bowel habits. 
C)  Mobilize clients as much as possible. 
D)  Provide privacy for defecation. 
A)  Prevent constipation. 
B)  Encourage regular bowel habits. 
C)  Mobilize clients as much as possible. 
D)  Provide privacy for defecation.

Question 2

An older client asks the nurse why constipation has become a problem, when his diet has not changed. What answer does the nurse provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Your fiber needs have increased with age." 
B)  "Nerve innervation declines with advanced age." 
C)  "As you age, movement through the bowel slows." 
D)  "Decreased enzyme production dries the stool." 
A)  "Your fiber needs have increased with age." 
B)  "Nerve innervation declines with advanced age." 
C)  "As you age, movement through the bowel slows." 
D)  "Decreased enzyme production dries the stool."

Question 3

A client is admitted with Giardia. What does the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering antibiotics 
B)  Providing fluids 
C)  Fecal occult blood testing 
D)  Stoma education 
A)  Administering antibiotics 
B)  Providing fluids 
C)  Fecal occult blood testing 
D)  Stoma education

Question 4

A nurse is working on a gastrointestinal inpatient unit. Which client does the nurse see first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fecal occult blood test positive 
B)  Has fecal management system 
C)  Is incontinent of stool just now 
D)  Colostomy stoma grayish brown 
A)  Fecal occult blood test positive 
B)  Has fecal management system 
C)  Is incontinent of stool just now 
D)  Colostomy stoma grayish brown

Question 5

The nurse is collecting a stool sample from a client. Which action will the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain at least 10 mL of liquid stool. 
B)  Take sample from two areas of the stool. 
C)  Rinses urine out of the stool collection device. 
D)  Collect at least 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) of stool. 
A)  Obtain at least 10 mL of liquid stool. 
B)  Take sample from two areas of the stool. 
C)  Rinses urine out of the stool collection device. 
D)  Collect at least 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) of stool.

What action by the nurse is best to prevent a fecal impaction?

An older client asks the nurse why constipation has become a problem, when his diet has not changed. What answer does the nurse provide?

A client is admitted with Giardia. What does the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A nurse is working on a gastrointestinal inpatient unit. Which client does the nurse see first?

The nurse is collecting a stool sample from a client. Which action will the nurse take?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 14: Bowel Management

What action by the nurse is best to prevent a fecal impaction?

An older client asks the nurse why constipation has become a problem, when his diet has not changed. What answer does the nurse provide?

A client is admitted with Giardia. What does the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A nurse is working on a gastrointestinal inpatient unit. Which client does the nurse see first?

The nurse is collecting a stool sample from a client. Which action will the nurse take?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

Filters