CH 39- Bowel Elimination

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What is the main purpose of promoting healthy habits in bowel management?

To maintain bowel regularity and health (correct)

To increase flatulence

To induce bowel incontinence

To exacerbate diarrhea

Which action falls under providing comfort measures in bowel management?

Increasing diarrhea

Decreasing flatulence

Administering laxatives

Using a rectal suppository (correct)

How does proper bowel management contribute to preventing/treating diarrhea?

By maintaining normal bowel function (correct)

By decreasing colon emptying

By promoting flatulence

By increasing incontinence

In the context of managing incontinence, what does it mean to decrease flatulence?

Promoting controlled release of gas Signup and view all the answers

Why is bowel training an important aspect of managing incontinence?

To promote healthy elimination patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing consideration when managing incontinence?

Finding the cause, replacing lost fluids, treating the symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses promote to help decrease flatulence?

Regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable action for preventing/treating diarrhea?

Increasing fiber intake Signup and view all the answers

How should nurses provide comfort measures to patients?

Ensuring privacy and offering adequate support Signup and view all the answers

What measure can be taken to promote healthy habits in patients?

Teaching good nutrition habits Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to empty the colon in patient care?

To prevent/treat constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key process to promote healthy bowel habits?

Making dietary adjustments through trial and error Signup and view all the answers

How can flatulence be effectively decreased?

Using simethicone or digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT advised to prevent/treat diarrhea?

Taking antidiarrheals frequently Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an enema in managing bowel health?

Increasing peristalsis and/or softening stool Signup and view all the answers

Which food group is known to increase gas and should be limited for patients with bowel issues?

Milk/dairy products Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach to manage incontinence effectively?

Bowel-training programs Signup and view all the answers

CH 39- Bowel Elimination

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