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What is the primary responsibility of the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
What is the primary responsibility of the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
- Absorption of waste products
- Elimination of nutrients
- Ingestion of food (correct)
- Absorption of oxygen
Why is it important for a nurse to collect subjective data during gastrointestinal and genitourinary assessment?
Why is it important for a nurse to collect subjective data during gastrointestinal and genitourinary assessment?
- To tailor the subsequent physical assessment (correct)
- To schedule surgeries
- To plan the patient's meals
- To provide medication
Based on the text, what is a key focus during a subjective assessment of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems?
Based on the text, what is a key focus during a subjective assessment of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems?
- Symptoms related to GI and GU diseases (correct)
- Family history of skin conditions
- History of respiratory diseases
- Past surgeries on the extremities
Why does the nurse inquire about any previous abdominal surgeries during the subjective assessment?
Why does the nurse inquire about any previous abdominal surgeries during the subjective assessment?
Which type of conditions are explored through interview questions in the subjective assessment of GI and GU systems?
Which type of conditions are explored through interview questions in the subjective assessment of GI and GU systems?
How is the information gained from the interview process used in patient care and education?
How is the information gained from the interview process used in patient care and education?
What is dysuria?
What is dysuria?
In elderly patients, what may be the presenting symptom of a urinary tract infection?
In elderly patients, what may be the presenting symptom of a urinary tract infection?
What is the term for an abrupt, strong, and often overwhelming need to urinate?
What is the term for an abrupt, strong, and often overwhelming need to urinate?
What condition is more common in older adults due to decreased physical mobility and oral intake?
What condition is more common in older adults due to decreased physical mobility and oral intake?
What is a common medical condition in older males causing uncomfortable urinary symptoms such as urgency and frequency?
What is a common medical condition in older males causing uncomfortable urinary symptoms such as urgency and frequency?
What technique should be performed after auscultating bowel sounds during an abdominal examination?
What technique should be performed after auscultating bowel sounds during an abdominal examination?
What is the expected abdominal contour of an infant called?
What is the expected abdominal contour of an infant called?
What does urinary frequency often indicate in older adults?
What does urinary frequency often indicate in older adults?
What may changes in mental status signify in elderly patients?
What may changes in mental status signify in elderly patients?
What symptom might women with dysuria experience?
What symptom might women with dysuria experience?
What is the most common complaint related to abdominal problems?
What is the most common complaint related to abdominal problems?
In gastrointestinal assessment, what is one common symptom associated with pain that should be monitored for signs of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances?
In gastrointestinal assessment, what is one common symptom associated with pain that should be monitored for signs of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances?
In a gastrointestinal assessment, what should be asked daily to potentially initiate a bowel management program if needed?
In a gastrointestinal assessment, what should be asked daily to potentially initiate a bowel management program if needed?
What can be indicated by symptoms like dry skin, dry mucous membranes, or sunken eyes in a patient experiencing gastrointestinal issues?
What can be indicated by symptoms like dry skin, dry mucous membranes, or sunken eyes in a patient experiencing gastrointestinal issues?
Which chapter in Open RN Nursing Fundamentals provides details about commonly occurring gastrointestinal conditions?
Which chapter in Open RN Nursing Fundamentals provides details about commonly occurring gastrointestinal conditions?
What are some common issues experienced by hospitalized patients due to adverse effects of medications or medical procedures?
What are some common issues experienced by hospitalized patients due to adverse effects of medications or medical procedures?
What specialized assessments related to the GI system can involve examination of the oropharynx and esophagus?
What specialized assessments related to the GI system can involve examination of the oropharynx and esophagus?
What should be monitored if a patient is experiencing diarrhea in a hospital setting?
What should be monitored if a patient is experiencing diarrhea in a hospital setting?
Why is it important to assess and monitor for signs of dehydration in patients experiencing diarrhea?
Why is it important to assess and monitor for signs of dehydration in patients experiencing diarrhea?
What symptom in a patient with diarrhea may require contacting the health care provider for further treatment?
What symptom in a patient with diarrhea may require contacting the health care provider for further treatment?
What is the primary purpose of positioning the patient supine during abdominal inspection?
What is the primary purpose of positioning the patient supine during abdominal inspection?
Why should the patient's arms not be folded behind the head during abdominal inspection?
Why should the patient's arms not be folded behind the head during abdominal inspection?
What is the purpose of visually examining the abdomen for skin abnormalities during inspection?
What is the purpose of visually examining the abdomen for skin abnormalities during inspection?
Where should auscultation of bowel sounds typically begin?
Where should auscultation of bowel sounds typically begin?
Why is it not recommended to count abdominal sounds during auscultation?
Why is it not recommended to count abdominal sounds during auscultation?
What does the presence of borborygmus indicate during auscultation of bowel sounds?
What does the presence of borborygmus indicate during auscultation of bowel sounds?
What might hyperactive bowel sounds suggest during auscultation?
What might hyperactive bowel sounds suggest during auscultation?
When palpating the abdomen, what should be used to detect palpable organs or abnormal masses?
When palpating the abdomen, what should be used to detect palpable organs or abnormal masses?
'Striae' on the patient's skin may be an indication of:
'Striae' on the patient's skin may be an indication of:
What is the significance of noting abnormal movement or pulsations during abdominal inspection?
What is the significance of noting abnormal movement or pulsations during abdominal inspection?
What technique is primarily used by bedside nurses to assess for musculature, abnormal masses, and tenderness when palpating the abdomen?
What technique is primarily used by bedside nurses to assess for musculature, abnormal masses, and tenderness when palpating the abdomen?
How should a nurse palpate the bladder to check for distention?
How should a nurse palpate the bladder to check for distention?
What is indicated if a full bladder presents as a pelvis mass that is regular, smooth, firm, and oval-shaped?
What is indicated if a full bladder presents as a pelvis mass that is regular, smooth, firm, and oval-shaped?
What type of guarding refers to the reflexive contraction of abdominal muscles due to peritoneal inflammation?
What type of guarding refers to the reflexive contraction of abdominal muscles due to peritoneal inflammation?
What is the purpose of maintaining pressure over an area of tenderness and then withdrawing the hand abruptly during palpation?
What is the purpose of maintaining pressure over an area of tenderness and then withdrawing the hand abruptly during palpation?
What should be encouraged for a patient prior to abdominal palpation to enhance muscle relaxation?
What should be encouraged for a patient prior to abdominal palpation to enhance muscle relaxation?
During palpation, what is an expected finding related to bowel sounds?
During palpation, what is an expected finding related to bowel sounds?
