Exam 35: Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

The patient is being prepped for surgery and has an order for "enemas until clear." The nurse realizes that she will be giving a maximum of how many enemas?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

The Levin tube and the Salem sump tube are used most commonly for stomach decompression.Which of the following statements about these tubes is true? (Select all that apply. )

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

_____________ is defined by a number of signs including infrequent bowel movements,difficulty evacuating,hard stools,and inability to defecate.

(Short Answer)

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Question 23

While the nurse is administering an enema,the patient complains of some cramping.Which action should the nurse take next?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

When evaluating a student nurse's ability to digitally remove feces,the nurse preceptor determined that further teaching is required if the student nurse does which of the following interventions?

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Question 25

__________________ is strongest during the hour after the first meal of the day.

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Question 26

While the nurse is administering an enema with a standard enema bag,which intervention is important to implement?

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Exam 35: Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

The patient is being prepped for surgery and has an order for "enemas until clear." The nurse realizes that she will be giving a maximum of how many enemas?

The Levin tube and the Salem sump tube are used most commonly for stomach decompression.Which of the following statements about these tubes is true? (Select all that apply. )

_____________ is defined by a number of signs including infrequent bowel movements,difficulty evacuating,hard stools,and inability to defecate.

While the nurse is administering an enema,the patient complains of some cramping.Which action should the nurse take next?

When evaluating a student nurse's ability to digitally remove feces,the nurse preceptor determined that further teaching is required if the student nurse does which of the following interventions?

__________________ is strongest during the hour after the first meal of the day.

While the nurse is administering an enema with a standard enema bag,which intervention is important to implement?

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