FPCC Bowel Elimination Exam Fully Tackled

BRAT diet used for ___________ - diarrhea (Bananas Rice Applesauce Toast) When giving extra fiber always give with__ - Fluids Strongest urge to "go" - 1 hour post meal Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Emotional stress - increase Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Depression - Decrease Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Pregnancy - Increase Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Exercise - Increase Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Surgery - Decrease Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Medications - Decrease Does the following increase or decrease bowel elimination: Pain - Decrease Which of the following subjective data gathered from the client would indicate a risk for constipation? A. Use of vitamin C and caffeine B. Taking Maalox often for heartburn C. Drinking 1,500 ml of water during the day D. Eating yogurt for breakfast and taking a magnesium supplement - B.