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Which of the following can help reduce constipation and the need for laxatives?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a reason for using digital removal of stool?
What is the last resort for constipation?
What is the last resort for constipation?
Is a health care provider's order necessary to remove an impaction?
Is a health care provider's order necessary to remove an impaction?
Which of the following conditions can lead to the need for an ostomy?
Which of the following conditions can lead to the need for an ostomy?
What type of trauma can result in the need for an ostomy?
What type of trauma can result in the need for an ostomy?
Which of the following conditions can cause irreversible bowel obstruction?
Which of the following conditions can cause irreversible bowel obstruction?
Which of the following is true about an ostomy appliance?
Which of the following is true about an ostomy appliance?
What determines the type of ostomy appliance a patient needs?
What determines the type of ostomy appliance a patient needs?
What is an ostomy?
What is an ostomy?
Which of the following questions should be asked during the evaluation stage to assess a patient's bowel movements?
Which of the following questions should be asked during the evaluation stage to assess a patient's bowel movements?
What type of barrier should be assessed during the evaluation stage to determine if a patient can eat a diet high in fiber?
What type of barrier should be assessed during the evaluation stage to determine if a patient can eat a diet high in fiber?
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?
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?
