Bowel Elimination and Care

A patient reports infrequent bowel movements, difficulty in passing stools, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Which condition is the patient most likely experiencing?

A nurse is assessing a patient's bowel elimination patterns. Which question would be most appropriate to gather relevant information?

A patient is undergoing an assessment of their bowel elimination. Which of the following assessment techniques should the nurse perform?

A client has been experiencing frequent episodes of watery stools. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for managing this condition?

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which type of enema would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

A nurse is caring for a patient who reports excessive flatulence. Which dietary modification is most likely to alleviate this symptom?

A patient with a history of cardiac disease is constipated. Which type of enema is contraindicated for this patient?

A patient reports having black, tarry stools. What condition should the nurse suspect?

A patient is scheduled for an ostomy surgery due to ulcerative colitis. Where is the most likely location for the ostomy placement?

A nurse is preparing to administer an enema to a patient. Which position will facilitate the procedure and promote optimal results?

A nurse is teaching a patient how to manage their new colostomy. What should the nurse emphasize regarding skin care around the stoma?

A patient with a new ileostomy is concerned about maintaining adequate hydration. What should the nurse advise this patient?

A nurse is reviewing the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) results for a patient. Which statement accurately describes this diagnostic test?

A patient with a sigmoid colostomy reports constipation. What initial intervention should the nurse recommend?

A patient with an ileostomy is experiencing a blockage. Which dietary instruction is most crucial for the nurse to provide?

A nurse assesses a patient who has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. The patient reports abdominal discomfort and distention. Which condition is most consistent with these findings?

A patient who has been taking antibiotics for an extended period develops diarrhea. Which intervention is most appropriate in this case?

A nurse is caring for a patient with fecal incontinence. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient complains of abdominal cramping and frequent, urgent bowel movements containing mucus and blood. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A patient with a colostomy is preparing to travel by air. What advice should the nurse provide to help manage their bowel elimination needs during the flight?

A nurse is providing education to a patient with chronic constipation. Which of the following lifestyle modifications is most effective?

A patient reports experiencing a vagal response during the administration of an enema. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of Crohn's disease who reports frequent episodes of steatorrhea. Which dietary modification should the nurse suggest?

A patient with a new ileostomy is being discharged. What teaching point should the nurse emphasize regarding medication administration?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a colostomy. What characteristic of the stool would be expected from an ascending colostomy?

A patient who is recovering from surgery is prescribed opioid pain medication and has not had a bowel movement in three days. What intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is preparing to perform digital removal of stool for a patient with a fecal impaction. What potential complication should the nurse closely monitor for?

A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed an enema for severe constipation. Which type of enema is safest to administer?

A nurse discovers that a patient's stoma is pale and dusky. What should the nurse do first?

A nurse is teaching a patient about the BRAT diet for managing diarrhea. What foods are included in this diet?

A patient awaiting ostomy surgery asks the nurse what to expect regarding the color of a healthy stoma. What's the most accurate response?

A nurse is caring for a patient with fecal incontinence due to a neurological disorder. What should be included in the nursing care plan?

A nurse is teaching a patient with a new colostomy how to irrigate their colostomy at home. What should the nurse include?

For a patient experiencing severe diarrhea, what would be the most appropriate initial dietary modification?

During assessment of a patient, the nurse notes an abdominal mass with palpation. What is the next best action?

A patient with frequent liquid stools from an ileostomy is most at risk for what complication?

Which of the following is a common cause of constipation?

A patient is scheduled for a hemoccult test, and asks the nurse what it screens for. What is the best answer?