Ch. 27 Bowel Needs Flashcards

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Colostomy

A

a surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon and the body’s surface

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Constipation

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The passage of a hard, dry stool

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3
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Defecation

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The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; bowel movement

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4
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Dehydration

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A decrease in the amount of water in the body

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5
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Diarrhea

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The frequent passage of liquid stools

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6
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Enema

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The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon

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7
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Fecal Impaction

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The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum

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Fecal Incontinence

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The inability to control the passage of feces and flatus through the anus

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Feces

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The solid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus; stool or stools

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10
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Flatulence

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The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines

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11
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Flatus

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Gas or air passed through the anus

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12
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ileostomy

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a surgically created opening between the ileum and the body’s surface

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13
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melena

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a black, tarry stool

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14
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ostomy

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A surgically created opening that connects an internal organ to the body’s surface

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15
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Stoma

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a surgically created opening seen on the body’s surface

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16
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stool

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excreted feces; stools

17
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suppository

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a cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature