Bowel Elimination

Bowel Elimination

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Correct: B,C,E All are manifestations of dehydration

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Correct: B The gold standard is verify placement with an X-ray

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Correct: C If the stoma is black, that means there is no blood flow.

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Correct: A Stool from an ileostomy is typically loose, resembling porridge like or liquid. This is because an ileostomy bypasses the colon and rectum, which normally absorb water from the stool.

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Correct: C TPN contains dextrose that can increase the glucose.

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Both opioids and anesthesia can cause constipation. Both slow down the intestines, which makes the bowel sluggish.

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Potassium and Sodium. Metabolic acidosis from excessive loss of bicarbonate. Depletion of potassium results in s/s of hypokalemia (leg cramps, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, cardiac dysrhythmias). Dehydration resulting in hypernatremia (muscle weakness, lethargy, hypotension)

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When taking actions, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid contaminating the stool specimen with urine or water to ensure accurate test results. Should avoid red meat for three days prior. A positive result is indicated by a blue color change. There should be a minimum of three separate stool specimens.

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Verify the placement of the NG tube. This is performed by an X-ray, which is the gold standard. The greatest risk to the patient without placement is aspiration.

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False. TPN must be administered through a central venous line or PICC line which goes into a large vein.

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True. TPN contains dextrose and blood glucose levels should be monitored closely

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