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NUR 321 Bowel Elimination
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NUR 321 Bowel Elimination.9 sodium chloride enema - ANS-isotonic solution thus it does not cause electrolyte
imbalance, used especially for children
acute vs chronic diarrhea - ANS-acute 2-3 days
chronic more than a month
Bed pan vs fracture bedpan - ANS-fracture bedpan is for ppl with fractured hip, legs,
body or leg casts.
reg bed pan is for ppl who are able to move with no restrictions
bowel incontinence in children known as - ANS-encopresis
Bristol Stool Chart - ANS-tool that can be used to describe the different consistencies of
stool; describes stool on the continuum from constipation (types 1 and 2), to expected
or ideal stools (types 3 and 4), to diarrhea (types 5 to 7).
can fecal occult blood test (FOBT) be delegated - ANS-yes, only the nurse must
analyze results however
can irrigation of colostomy be delegated? - ANS-yes
Chronic constipation can lead to - ANS-Fecal impaction or obstruction of Bowels
Chronic constipation more likely in which kind of ppl - ANS-Immobile patients or patients
who has nervous system injury
cleansing enema - ANS-solution retained only for a few minutes(5-10) then expel
- 75-100mL
- relieves constipation
Colonoscopy - ANS-- visual examination of entire colon
- screens for cancer
- evaluate for causes of GI bleeding, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and
unexplained weight loss
colostomy - ANS-same as ileostomy except colon is used instead of ileum
, colostomy irrigation - ANS-useful for those with permanent colostomy; removes stool by
inserting sterile water into stoma
colostomy irrigation benefits - ANS-- acts as bowel training
- prevents constipation
complications associated with diverticulitis - ANS-sac can tear, leading to abdominal
pain, bloody stool, and infection called peritonitis
complications of fecal diversions (ostomy) - ANS-- skin irritation
- stoma issues such as hernias, prolapse, or narrowing
- blockages
- diarrhea
- bleeding
- electrolyte imbalances
- infections
- leaking
crohns disease - ANS-chronic disease that causes inflammation in the GI tract, but it
also commonly affects the small intestine
crohns disease complications - ANS-- can cause intestinal obstruction
- fistulas (tunnels that pass from the wall of the intestine to another organ)
- abscesses
- fissures or tears in the anus
- ulcers within the GI tract
- malnutrition
- inflammatory processes located elsewhere in the body
diarrhea - ANS-frequent loose stools
enema - ANS-the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to relieve
constipation or cleanse the bowel in preparation for diagnostic testing, procedure, or
surgery
enema position - ANS-- sims-on the side with knees flexed up to chest
- or lateral semi prone recumbent positon
fecal incontinence - ANS-the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through
the anus, accidental bowel leakage or the accidental passing of stool
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