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ch47: bowel elimination Flashcards

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what do alterations in elimination be a warning for?

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early warning symptom of problems in GI tract/other organ systems

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what is the primary organ for bowel elimination?

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large intestine

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where does defecation begin?

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colon

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when does control of defecation start?

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2-3 years

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what effects digestion in elderly patients

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decreased chewing ability
decreased peristalsis
slowed esophageal emptying
weakened muscle tone + sphincter

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what is the correlation between physical activity and digestion?

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it promotes peristalsis

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what is the correct/natural position for defecation?

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squatting = normal position

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8
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how to position immobile patients for defecation?

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raise head of the bed = sitting position on bedpan

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what are factors of pregnancy that affect digestion?

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  • size of fetus increases = pressure exerted on rectum
  • temporary obstruction (the fetus) = impairs passage of feces
  • slowing of peristalsis (3rd trimester) = constipation
  • hemorrhoids from straining during defecation/delivery
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what is an ileus?

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surgery that involves direct manipulation of the bowel temporarily stops peristalsis (24-48 hours)

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11
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what medications are known to cause constipation?

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analgesics

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what can a patient experience after procedure?

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loose stools or gas

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what are some common bowel elimination problems?

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  • constipation
  • impaction
  • diarrhea
  • incontinence
  • flatulence
  • hemorrhoids
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what is flatulence?

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accumulation of gas in the intestines causing the walls to stretch

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what are signs of dehydration in adults?

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  • thirst
  • decreased urination and dark colored urine
  • dry skin + mucus membranes
  • fatigue, dizziness, light headed
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what is an ostomy?

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operation to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to outside

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what would stool look like in an ascending colostomy (cecostomy)?

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liquid, less formed, frequent stool

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what would stool look like in a transverse colostomy?

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thicker liquid, soft stool

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what would stool look like in a sigmoid colostomy

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formed, normal stool

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what would stool look like in an ileostomy?

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liquid stool

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what is the difference between a colostomy vs ileostomy?

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colostomy: large intestine/colon
ileostomy: small intestine

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if stool has minimal odor, would it most likely be from an ileostomy or colostomy?

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ileostomy = fewer bacteria

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what is a loop colostomy? proximal vs distal end?

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reversible stomas that a surgeon constructs in ileum or colon
proximal end = drains FECAL EFFLUENT
distal end = drains MUCUS

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what is an end colostomy?

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stoma formed like a turtleneck lol; brings piece of intestine down and suturing it to abdominal wall

25
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what are other approaches to bowel elimination besides ostomies?

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  • ileoanal pouch anastomosis
  • continent ileostomy
  • antegrade continence enema (ACE)
26
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what is an ileoanal pouch anastomosis?

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remove colon –> pouch from end of small intestine + anus for fecal collection
- usually for pts with ulcerative colitis

27
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what is a continent ileostomy?

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pouch small intestine and pt puts catheter in stoma to drain

28
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what is an antegrade continent enema?

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usually for CHILDREN with fecal soiling due to neuropathic/structural abnormalities of anal sphincter
- insert tube –> give self enema –> out through anus

29
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what scale is used to categorize and ID stool?

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bristol stool form scale

30
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which type of stool is usually associated with diverticulosis?

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type 4: sausage/snake smooth like stool

31
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why is it important not to lift patient on bedpan or leave them on it with the HOB flat?

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causes muscle strain and discomfort; might lead to hyperextension of the back

32
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what is the best position for enemas?

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left sims position

33
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purpose of cleansing enemas?

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promote the COMPLETE EVACUATION of feces from colon

34
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purpose of tap water enemas?

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hypotonic solution to bring water in

–> need to watch for water toxicity

35
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which enema is safest to use? (especially on infants and children)

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0.9 normal saline

36
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purpose of hypertonic enemas?

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pulls fluid out of interstitial spaces

37
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purpose of soap suds enemas?

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intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis

38
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purpose of oil retention enemas?

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lubricate feces in rectum and colon

39
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difference between carminative vs kayexalate enema?

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carminative: relief from gas distention
kayexalate: for pts with high serum potassium levels

40
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high vs low enemas?

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high enema: cleanse more of the colon

low enema: cleans only the rectum and sigmoid colon

41
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how mL of normal saline in cleansing enemas?

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750 mL to 1000 mL

42
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how to safely put bedpan under patient?

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turn pt onto side and hold bedpan along buttocks and push underneath hip –> have them roll back onto it

43
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t/f: you don’t need a physician order to administer an enema

A

false

44
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t/f: sterile technique is unnecessary for enema administration

A

true

45
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when to use digital removal of stool?

A

last resort order if enemas fail

46
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which medication will stop medication (according to renna?)

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imodium: causes diarrhea relief

47
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cathartics vs laxatives?

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cathartics = stronger and faster on intestines

48
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when to use large bore vs small bore NG tube?

A

large = for gastric removal

small bore = feedings and med admin

49
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purpose of salem sumps?

A

stomach decompression; remove gastric contents and provide air vent

50
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purpose of levin tube?

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stomach decompression; drainage + suctioning

51
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why does ostomy pouch have to be flush against the skin?

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to prevent skin breakdown

52
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when to change ostomy bags?

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every 3-7 days depending on pt’s needs

53
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nutritional and fluid considerations after general abdominal surgery?

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small serving of soft foods

54
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nutritional and fluid considerations of colostomy?

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no diet restrictions other than diet discussed for pt’s normal bowel function

55
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nutritional and fluid considerations after an ileostomy?

A

able to digest food but lose fluid and salt through stoma –> need to compensate to avoid dehydration

56
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what is the “secret to changing an ostomy bag” according to renna?

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fluid from bag CANNOT cover the ostomy

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