Elimination
Teaching a healthy older adult client with chronic constipation about establishing a bowel retraining program.
Increase fiber content
Assessing abdomen
Inspect, Auscultate, Percuss, Palpate
Encopresis
a childhood disorder characterized by repeated defecating in inappropriate places, such as one's clothing. Determine if there are any recent stressors in the environment
Guaiac test
a diagnostic test looking for occult blood in the stool. It is done after taking a small stool sample during a rectal examination
A nurse is assessing a client whois 14 hr postpartum and has 3rd degree perineal laceration. Client's temp is 100 degrees F.
assist in emptying bladder
Manifestations of tracheoesophageal fistula
barking cough, stridor, wheezing, cyanosis, apnea
When should you start potty training?
between 2-3 years of age
Client is 2 days post-op following a gastric surgery and has an NG tube inserted. What should be reported?
bright red drainage from NG tube 2 days post-surgery.
MALABSORPTION of Celiac disease can cause
chronic diarrhea, short-bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, and congenital enzyme deficiency
Preschooler is immediately post-op following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. What interventions should the nurse plan?
lay the patient on non-operative side. maintain flat position to avoid rapid draining of intracranial fluid through shunt
evaluate the client's skin moisture
palpation
Appendicitis causes a ______ abdomen
rigid
Metastasizing malignant neoplasm in the colon... the patient should understand that
they have cancer of the colon that has begun to spread
protein
0-8
Magnesium
1.3-2.1
Sodium
135-145
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm3
Albumin
3.5-5
Potassium
3.5-5
RBC females
4.2-5.4 million/uL
RBC males
4.7-6.1 million/uL
WBC
5,000-10,000
pH
7.35-7.45
glucose
70-105
Calcium
9-10.5
Chloride
98-106
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Sit on the toilet 30 minutes after a mean
caring for a patient scheduled for an esophagogastric balloon tamponade tube to treat bleeding esophageal varices
The client will be put on mechanical ventilation before procedure
Crohn's disease exacerbation... do this
ensure bowel rest
Preparing an NG tube insertion first thing you do:
explain the procedure
nurse is providing post-op teaching to the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is recovering from an umbilical hernia repair
fold the diaper away from the incision
infliximab contraindications
hepatitis B
During NG tube feeding
make sure bed is at 45 degrees
postpartum and has cardiac disease
monitor weight daily, intake/output, high fiber diet,elevate head of bed
an esophagogastric balloon tamponade tube is put through the
nose or mouth into the stomach
tetralogy of Fallot and experiences hypercyanotic spell
place the infant in knee chest position to reduce pulmonary blood and increase systemic vascular resistance
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post-op following a gastric bypass. Nurse notes that the bowel sounds are present.
provide clear liquids first
an esophagogastric balloon tamponade tube is used to
provide pressure to the varices to stop bleeding
pinworms and abanzadole
repeat dose in 2 weeks to prevent reinfection
If a person is at risk for infection
restrict visitors
A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted with a bowel obstruction. the client reports severe abdominal pain. What indicates a perforated bowel?
rigid abdomen
Eat yogurt with live cultures
to relieve constipation
