Barium enema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3 - NURS4010 |Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers what is intussusception proximal segment of the bowel "telescopes" into a more distal segment what is the cause of intussusception unknown in children what is used for diagnosis of intussusception - health hx - physical exam what is apart of the health hx for intussusception present illness and chief complaint what is apart of the physical exam for intussusception palpate abd for presence of sausage-shaped ...

bpm - beats per minute BSE - breast self exam ABD, Abd - abdominal AD - right ear AIDS - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AP - anteroposterior AS - left ear ASAP - as soon as possible AU - both ears BE - barium enema bid - twice a day BM - bowel movement BMI - body mass indexBP - blood pressure BPH - benign prostatic hypertrophy BUN - blood urea nitrogen BX, bx - biopsy CA, Ca - cancer, calcium CABG - coronary artery bypass graft CAD - coronary artery disease CAT - computeri...

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 - correct answer B) Alcohol All the foods listed as such alcohol have a constipating effect 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 ...

Exam 3 - NURS4010 |Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers what is intussusception proximal segment of the bowel "telescopes" into a more distal segment what is the cause of intussusception unknown in children what is used for diagnosis of intussusception - health hx - physical exam what is apart of the health hx for intussusception present illness and chief complaint what is apart of the physical exam for intussusception palpate abd for presence of sausage-shaped ...

FPCC Exam 2 Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers Already Passed What should we assess in a patient who presents with a bowel disturbance? Normal bowel pattern for the patient (how many per week, what it typically looks like), last bowel movementpersonal habits, diet, activity level, medications, health history, and continence and incontinence What are we most concerned with when considering a patient's bowel movements? Recent changes What do we not in the physical assessment in a p...

Enalapril maleate is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's peripheral pulses Checking the most recent potassium level Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours - ANS Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hyperten...

1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours - A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin...

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutriti...

Caring for patient scheduled for endoscopic procedure. Which statement by pt. indicates need for further teaching? - I won't eat before the procedure but I can have fluids to drink immediately after it is done Aspirin - blood thinner Administration of glycerin - Sublingual, 1 pill q5min, maximum of three pills, if pain continues call doctor, possible HA After surgery treatment to prevent DVT - Frequent ambulation Check pedal pulses SCD's/socks Heparin (subcut) anuric - less than 100 ...

NSG121- FINAL EXAM (UNIT 3)The nurse monitors for which complication in the client who has undergone a barium enema: a. Fluid overload B. Constipation C. Diarrhea D. Dehydration - correct answer B. Constipation The nurse places the client in which position for a gastrointestinal assessment to promote relaxation of the abdominal muscles? A. side-lying with arms above the head and knees flexed B. semirecumbent with knees extended and arms at the side C. sitting upright with arms relaxed ...