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A woman age 76 years has informed the nurse that she has begun using over-the-counter laxatives because her friend told her it was imperative to have at least one bowel movement daily. How should the nurse best respond to this client's statement? "Your friend is correct in her assessment, but it would likely be better to exercise and drink more instead of using medications." "Actually, people's bowel patterns can vary a lot and some people don't tend to go every day." "That's corre...

ECON 1500 EXAM 1 (QUIZ QUESTIONS TYLER BOWELS) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.

Bowel Elimination NCLEX Questions With 100% Correct Answers If the patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? A) Chinese B) Alcohol C) Eggs D) Pasta B Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel illumination? A) Diarrhea commonly occurs with amoxicillin clavulanate use B) Anticoagulants cause a white discoloration of the stool C) Narcotic ana...

Bowel Elimination Nclex Practice Questions With Correct Answers The nurse knows that most nutrients are absorbed in which portion of the digestive tract? a. Stomach b. Duodenum c. Ileum d. Cecum ANS: B Most nutrients are absorbed in the duodenum with the exception of certain vitamins, iron, and salt (which are absorbed in the ileum). Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine. The nurse would expect the least formed stool to be pre...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Irritable Bowel Disease questions with correct answers.

Answers Already Passed 1. The nurse has assessed that a patient's stool has changed from brown to dark black and sticky. The nurse suspects: a. blockage of the bile duct. b. blockage of the pancreatic duct. c. recent excessive intake of milk products. d. presence of occult blood. ANS: D Occult or old blood is suspected when stool changes from a normal brown appearance to a dark black color with a sticky appearance. 2. The nurse has documented that a patient has had two ep...

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS?) CORRECT ANSWER chronic functional disorder, symptoms are intermittent and include abdominal pain or discomfort and alterations in bowel patterns, report history of gi infection and food intolerances ~oligo, di, monosacchardies and polyols: fructans galactans,fructose,soribitol and xylitol ~psychological stressors ~more common in women abdominal distention, excessive flatuelence, belching, bloating ,urgency, sensation of incomplete evacuation, fatigue ...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 47 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Which of the following would the nurse expect as a normal change in the bowel elimination as a person ages? 1. Absorptive processes are increased in the intestinal mucosa. 2. Esophageal emptying time is increased. 3. Changes in nerve innervation and sensation cause diarrhea. 4. Mastication processes are less efficient. ANS: 4 An expected change in bowel elimination is decreased chewing and decreased salivation, resulting i...

During the nursing assessment a patient reveals that he has diarrhea and cramping every time he has ice cream. He attributes this to the cold nature of the food. However, the nurse begins to suspect that these symptoms are associated with: a. Food allergy b. Irritable bowel c. Lactose intolerance d. Increased peristalsis Correct Answer-C When assessing a 55-year-old patient who is in the clinic for a routine physical, the nurse instructs the patient about the need to obtain a stool specim...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 29 Questions and Answers 100% Pass When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has passed a green-black, tarry stool. What should the nurse do? a)Notify the provider immediately. b)Do nothing; this is normal. c)Give the baby sterile water until the mother's milk comes in. d)Apply a skin barrier cream to the buttocks to prevent irritation. B The nurse should do nothing; this is normal. During the first few days of life, a term new...