Bowel Training and Constipation
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Which of the following can help reduce constipation and the need for laxatives?

  • Drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day (correct)
  • Consuming a low fiber diet
  • Using stimulant cathartics
  • Avoiding exercise

    • What can the use of laxatives, especially stimulant cathartics, cause?

  • Reduced need for water consumption
  • Dependency for defecation (correct)
  • Increased fiber intake
  • Improved bowel movements

    • Which of the following is recommended for preventing constipation?

  • Avoiding water consumption
  • Management of hemorrhoids
  • Regular exercise (correct)
  • Low fiber diet

    • Which of the following is a reason for using digital removal of stool?

    <p>To relieve a bowel impaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last resort for constipation?

    <p>Digital removal of stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a health care provider's order necessary to remove an impaction?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to the need for an ostomy?

    <p>Inflammatory bowel disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of trauma can result in the need for an ostomy?

    <p>Gunshot wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can cause irreversible bowel obstruction?

    <p>Compromised blood supply to the bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about an ostomy appliance?

    <p>It consists of a faceplate and a pouch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the type of ostomy appliance a patient needs?

    <p>The type of ostomy and the lifestyle of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ostomy?

    <p>A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body for waste elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following questions should be asked during the evaluation stage to assess a patient's bowel movements?

    <p>Does the patient have regular, pain-free bowel movements?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of barrier should be assessed during the evaluation stage to determine if a patient can eat a diet high in fiber?

    <p>Physical barriers preventing access to high-fiber foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following questions is important to ask during the evaluation stage to determine if a patient faces any challenges when changing an ostomy pouch?

    <p>Do you experience any challenges when changing an ostomy pouch?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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