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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last resort for constipation?

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

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

<p>Yes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which of the following conditions can cause irreversible bowel obstruction?

<p>Compromised blood supply to the bowel (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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? (B)</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 (B)</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? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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