Bowel Elimination Ch 39 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)
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Bowel Elimination Ch 39 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)
What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is the first part of the large intestine?
the cecum
What part of the colon empties the into the rectum?
the sigmoid colon
How is st...
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Answers (Verified And Updated)
What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is the first part of the large intestine?
the cecum
What part of the colon empties the into the rectum?
the sigmoid colon
How is stool formed?
through the absorption of water (1.5L)
What is the valsalva maneuver?
the action of bearing down, HR decreases
What is the average amount people have BM's?
2-3 times a week
Breast-fed infants pass how many stools daily?
2-10
Bottle-fed infants pass how many stools daily?
1-2
How do you manage constipation?
dietary manipulation, increased fiber and fluids
Age related changes:
Slowing of GI motility w/ increased stomach emptying time
How do you manage this?
-DISCOURAGE heavy activity after eating
-ENCOURAGE high fiber, low fat diet
-DISCOURAGE regular use of laxatives
-ENCOURAGE adequate fluid intake
Develop a routine to move bowels
Age related changes:
Decreased muscle tone
How do you manage this?
, -provide easy access to BR
-encourage participation in a bowel retraining program
Age related changes:
Weakening of intestinal walls- diverticulitis
How do you manage this?
-encourage high fiber diet + adequate fluid intake
-Teach pts not to ignore the urge to have a BM
- encourage regular exercise
How many grams is in a high fiber diet?
25-38g
Daily fluid intake should be..?
at least 2,000mL
What are high fiber foods?
Whole grains and bran, dried peas and beans, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Regular exercise improves?
GI motility and muscle tone
What is bismuth subsalicylate used for?
treat diarrhea (causes black stools)
What does antidiarrheals do to the stool?
cause white discoloration or specking in the stool
What medications causes constipation?
opioids and calcium channel blockers
What medications promotes peristalsis?
laxatives
What medication has a side effect of diarrhea?
Amoxicillin clavulante
What is the sequence for abdominal assessment?
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation (pg.1525)
What is the normal range for bowel activity?
5-34 gurgles a min
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