Influences on Bowel Elimination Quiz

Abdominal Assessment

• The sequence for abdominal assessment is not specified, but it typically involves inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.

Constipation

• A common problem that can cause constipation is not specified, but it can be caused by factors such as diet, dehydration, medication, and certain medical conditions.

Enema

• A cleansing enema is used for cleansing the bowel.

Colostomy Diet

• Foods that should be avoided in a colostomy diet to prevent blockage include nuts, seeds, and popcorn.
• Foods that should be avoided in a colostomy diet to reduce gas and/or odor production include beans, cabbage, and broccoli.
• Foods that should be included in a colostomy diet to help thicken stool include bananas, rice, and applesauce.

Colostomy Care

• An important aspect of colostomy care is patient teaching to ensure proper care and management.
• The purpose of patient teaching for colostomies is to promote independence and self-care.
• An important aspect of colostomy care is avoiding irritation and infection.

Ostomy

• A colostomy is created from the colon, typically the transverse colon.
• An ileostomy is created from the ileum.

Developmental Considerations

• Developmental considerations that may influence bowel elimination include changes in potty training due to stress.

Hydration

• Lack of hydration can impact bowel elimination by causing constipation.

Medications

• Opioids can cause constipation as a potential effect.
• Antibiotics can influence bowel elimination by disrupting the balance of gut flora.
• Medications that can cause diarrhea include laxatives.

Surgery and Anesthesia

• Surgery and anesthesia can affect the bowel elimination process by slowing down bowel motility.

Nursing History

• An important aspect of nursing history to inquire about regarding bowel elimination is the patient's bowel habits.

Lifestyle Factors

• Lack of fiber intake can impact bowel health by increasing the risk of constipation.
• Lack of muscle activity can affect bowel elimination by decreasing bowel motility.
• A lifestyle factor that may influence bowel elimination is a lack of regular exercise.
• Being NPO for 12 hours before a diagnostic study can affect bowel elimination by causing dehydration and constipation.