Which word is unique regarding how a soapsuds enema works on the mucosa of the bowel

1. Which word is unique regarding how a soapsuds enema works on the mucosa of the bowel? Dilating Irritating Softening Lubricating

2. B. Irritating

3. The best time to toilet a patient to encourage bowel training is: One hour after the patient�s meal Every four hours while the patient is awake When the patient experiences abdominal fullness Immediately when a patient has the urge to defecate

4. d. Immediately when a patient has the urge to defecate

5. The nursing diagnosis of Perceived Constipation is made when the patient states that a bowel movement is expected every day and: Inspection of the abdomen reveals distention Hard, dry stools are defecated daily Straining is required to pass stool Laxatives are used excessively

6. Laxatives are used excessively

7. Which statement should the nurse use when teaching the patient to avoid foods that have a laxative effect? �You should avoid: Applesauce� Chocolate� Coffee� Pasta�

8. c. Coffee�

9. Which is a defining characteristic of the nursing diagnosis Bowel Incontinence? Frequent, soft stools Involuntary passage of stool Impaired rectal sphincter control Greenish-yellow color to the stool

10. B. Involuntary passage of stool

11. Which would contribute to softening of stool? Applesauce Bananas Cheese Beans

12. D. Beans

13. Which additional nursing diagnosis would be of most concern for a patient with the nursing diagnosis Diarrhea? Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Functional Incontinence

14. C. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume

15. What should the nurse do if a colostomy stoma appears pale? Notify the physician Listen for bowel sounds Wash the area with warm water Gently massage around the stoma

16. Notify the physician

17. A nursing diagnosis most commonly associated with prolonged diarrhea is: Deficient Self-Care Sexual Dysfunction Disturbed Body Image Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity

18. d. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity

19. The excessive use of laxatives should be avoided primarily because it: Weakens the natural response to defecation Results in distention of the intestines Causes abdominal discomfort Precipitates incontinence

20. Weakens the natural response to defecation