Bowel Elimination Quiz

which drug is considered a stimulant laxative

bisacodyl

which is the most common presenting symptom of colon cancer?

change in bowel habits

The nurse teaches a client scheduled for a colonoscopy. What instruction should be part of the preparation for the procedure?

follow the dietary and fluid restrictions and bowel preparation procedures

the nurse is applying an ostomy appliance to the ileostomy of a client with ulcerative colitis. which action is appropriate?

gently washing the surrounding stoma using a facecloth and mild soap

it is important to monitor serum electrolytes in a patient with acute diarrhea. select the electrolyte result that should be immediately reported

potassium of 2.8 mEq/L

which client require immediate nursing intervention? the client who:

presents with a rigid, board-like abdomen

a nurse is caring for a client with regional enteritis. what common client complication should the nurse monitor for during the assessment?

small bowel obstruction

the nurse is providing instructions to a client scheduled for a gastroscopy. what should the nurse be sure to include in the instructions? select all that apply

the client must fast for 8 hours before the examination the throat will be sprayed with a local anesthetic after gastroscopy, the client cannot eat or drink until the gag reflex returns (1-2 hours)

a client realizes that regular use of laxatives has greatly improved his bowel pattern. However, the nurse cautions this client against the prolonged use of laxatives for which reason?

the client's natural bowel function may become sluggish

Which nursing instruction is correct to provide the client following a barium enema?

the stools may be white or clay colored