Nursing: Health Assessment - Bowel Elimination

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What is the normal frequency of bowel movement?

1 to 2 times per month
1 to 2 times per week
3 to 5 times per week
2 to 3 times per day (correct)

What is a characteristic of constipation?

Frequency of bowel movement producing liquid stools
Increase in the frequency of bowel movement
Passage of hard stools (correct)
Frequency of bowel movement producing unformed stools

What is the purpose of inquiring about a client's family history of stomach, colon, liver cancer or other GI disorders?

To inquire about the client's dietary habits
To determine the client's knowledge of gastrointestinal disorders
To assess the client's current bowel elimination pattern
To identify the client's risk for other disorders (correct)

Why is it important to inquire about a client's history of abdominal surgery or trauma?

To identify the client's risk for future complications or disorders (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of diarrhea?

Frequency of bowel movement producing unformed or liquid stools (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inquiring about a client's history of gastrointestinal disorders?

To identify the client's risk for future complications or disorders (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the kidneys located in the body?

At the level of T12 and T13 vertebrae (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abdominal organs is normally not palpable?

Spleen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking about abdominal pain in a health assessment?

To suggest the origin of the pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main arterial blood supply to the abdominal organs?

The abdominal aorta and its branches (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking about indigestion in a health assessment?

To indicate acute or chronic gastric disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can pulsations of the abdominal aorta be felt?

Midline upper abdomen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect of alcohol ingestion on the GI tract?

It affects the organs such as stomach, pancreas, and liver (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regular exercise in promoting bowel elimination patterns?

To promote peristalsis and regular bowel movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

During a physical examination, what is the purpose of the client breathing through the mouth?

To deepen the breathing and reduce abdominal movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of old striae observed during an abdominal inspection?

They are silverly or white in color (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inspecting the umbilicus during a physical examination?

To note the color, location, and contour of the umbilicus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of assessing the abdominal skin color during an inspection?

It may indicate any underlying gastrointestinal disorders (D) Signup and view all the answers