Bowel Elimination Factors Flashcards by Dylan Thomas | Brainscape

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Age

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Infants, toddlers, teens, and older adults

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Diet

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schedule, fiber

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Fluid intake

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2.7 to 3.7 liters/day

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Physical activity

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Promotes bowel “movement” , maintain muscle tone

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Psychological factors

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stress, depression

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Personal habits

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Privacy, Familiarity, adequate time

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Positioning

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supine vs squat

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Pain

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hemorrhoids, fissures, tear, surgery

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Surgery & anesthesia

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temporarily disrupted peristalsis, ileus

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Medications

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Opioids, antibiotics, laxatives

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Pregnancy

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temporary obstruction, hemorrhoids

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Diagnostic testing

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bowel prep, NPO

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