Assessment for GI issues - ANS -daily activities
-positioning
-meds
-intake and output
-abdomen & bowel sounds
-assessment of stool
Assessment of Stool/ Feces - ANS -color
-consistency
-shape
-amount
-odor
-constituents
Instructions for Stool Collection - ANS -defecate in a c...
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-positioning
-meds
-intake and output
-abdomen & bowel sounds
-assessment of stool
Assessment of Stool/ Feces - ANS -color
-consistency
-shape
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-odor
-constituents
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Instructions for Stool Collection - ANS -defecate in a clean bedpan or bedside commode
-do not contaminate specimen with urine. Void before specimen collection
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-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 - ANS -occult blood-use reagent. Blue +
-analyze dietary products and digestive secretions
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-detect presence of ova and parasites
-detect presence of bacteria or viruses
Occult Blood - ANS -presence of blood could indicate ulcers, inflammation, or tumors
Steatorrhea - ANS -fat in the stool which usually indicates a small intestine issue (poor
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Testing Dietary Proteins/Digestive Secretions - ANS -you must send the full sample, not just a
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Ova and Parasites (O&P) - ANS -bring sample to lab immediately, while it is still warm!
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-usually need three stool specimens
Testing for Bacteria - ANS -send immediately to lab and make sure you inform lab if patient is
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-make sure inside of container remains sterile/use aseptic technique
Constipation - ANS -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
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