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NSG 3100 Exam 3 Question and answers rated A+ NSG 3100 Exam 3 Assessment for GI issues - correct answer -daily activities -positioning -meds -intake and output -abdomen & bowel sounds -assessment of stool Assessment of Stool/ Feces - correct answer -color -consistency -shape ...

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NSG 3100 Exam 3
Assessment for GI issues - correct answer ✔-daily activities
-positioning
-meds
-intake and output
-abdomen & bowel sounds
-assessment of stool


Assessment of Stool/ Feces - correct answer ✔-color
-consistency
-shape
-amount
-odor
-constituents


Instructions for Stool Collection - correct answer ✔-defecate in a clean
bedpan or bedside commode
-do not contaminate specimen with urine. Void before specimen collection
-do not place toilet tissue in the bedpan because toilet paper can affect lab
analysis
-notify nurse as soon as possible so lab specimen can be sent immediately


Reasons for Testing Feces - correct answer ✔-occult blood-use reagent.
Blue +
-analyze dietary products and digestive secretions
-detect presence of ova and parasites

,-detect presence of bacteria or viruses


Occult Blood - correct answer ✔-presence of blood could indicate ulcers,
inflammation, or tumors


Steatorrhea - correct answer ✔-fat in the stool which usually indicates a
small intestine issue (poor absorption)


Testing Dietary Proteins/Digestive Secretions - correct answer ✔-you must
send the full sample, not just a small piece of it


Ova and Parasites (O&P) - correct answer ✔-bring sample to lab
immediately, while it is still warm!
-usually need three stool specimens


Testing for Bacteria - correct answer ✔-send immediately to lab and make
sure you inform lab if patient is taking any antibiotics
-make sure inside of container remains sterile/use aseptic technique


Constipation - correct answer ✔-fewer than 3 bm's per week
-complication: fecal impaction
-patient teaching:
-establish exercise regimen
-include high-fiber foods such as vegetables, fruits, & whole grains
-maintain fluid intake of 2,000- 3,000ml/day
-do not ignore urge to defecate
-avoid OTC medications that impair motility

, Diarrhea - correct answer ✔-passage of liquid feces and increased
frequency of defecation
-complication: fluid and electrolyte imbalance, skin breakdown
-patient teaching:
-eat foods with NA & K
-increase soluble fiber such as rice, oatmeal, and skinless fruits and potatoes
-avoid alcohol and caffeine
-limit insoluble fiber such as whole wheat and whole grain
-thoroughly clean and dry peri area
-eat fermented dairy products such as yogurt
-avoid drinking hot or cold beverages.


Urine Specimen Clean-Void - correct answer ✔-used for routine urinalysis
-best if using first morning void
-need 10 mL label all specimens correctly


Clean-Catch (mid-stream) - correct answer ✔-used for culture & sensitivity
-must clean well with antiseptic before urinating
-hold labia apart while urinating
-start urine stream and then place container under
-send specimen to lab within 15 minutes.


Timed Urine Specimen-24-Hour - correct answer ✔-discard first urine and
then save all produced urine during the specified timeframe
-put urine on ice or in refrigerator (not with food)
-if a client accidentally forgets a void, you must start the collection over again
from beginning-new container, etc.

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