NUR 2090: ABDOMINAL & BOWEL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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NUR 2090
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NUR 2090
NUR 2090: ABDOMINAL & BOWEL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Characteristics of abnormal feces
Frequency: < x1 every 3 days or > 3x/day
Color: Black, tarry, reddish brown, clay colored, yellow green
Consistency: Hard, loose, liquid, high mucus content
Shape: ...
Color: Black, tarry, reddish brown, clay colored, yellow green
Consistency: Hard, loose, liquid, high mucus content
Shape: narrow, pencil thin
Amount: <100 g/d or > 300 g/d
Characteristics of Normal feces
Frequency: x1-2/day or x1 every 2-3 days
Color: Brown
Consistency: Soft, formed
Shape: Cylindrical
Amount: 100-300 g/d
Gastric lavage
cleansing procedure in which the stomach is irrigated with a prescribed solution
Suppository
a medication given rectally to cause a bowel movement
Function of the intestines
, Motility: segmentation & peristalsis
Absorption: Mostly occurs in duodenum & jejunum
Defecation: peristalsis propels feces to rectum, in which distention causes pressure to
defecate
What is the composition of feces?
75% water and 25% solids
GI considerations of Older Adults
GI motility slows
Frequency of Bowel movement decreases
pelvic muscles weaken and activity decreases, resulting in constipation
increase need of fluids & fiber to prevent harder stools
Factors affecting Bowel Elimination:
Nutrition
Fluid intake
Activity
Body position
Lifestyle
pregnancy
medications
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