Chapter 7 - Elimination

Question 1

List characteristics of bowel elimination (behaviors):

Answer 1

1. Amount
2. Frequency
3. Color
4. Consistency (shape, ease of expelling, sense of satisfaction.

Question 2

Describe a normal stool (ie. answer characteristics such as color, frequency, etc)

Answer 2

1. Amount: small, moderate, large
2. Once a day
3. Brown, no mucous or blood
4. Soft, formed or semi formed
5. No unsual odor
6. No straining to go