Constipation, IBS, Diarrhea

Question 1

s&s of constipation

Answer 1

stool hard and dry

Question 2

causes of constipation

Answer 2

-drugs
-dehydration
-immobility
-poop shy/location/convenience

Question 3

diagnostic test for constipation

Answer 3

xray and barium enema

Question 4

interventions/teachings for constipation

Answer 4

-hydrate
-exercise
-educate if on med-narcotic

Question 5

meds for constipation

Answer 5

-stool softener - docusate
-psyllium (miralax)
-fiber – DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

Question 6

C-Diff possible cause

Answer 6

too much antibiotics

Question 7

symptoms of C Diff

Answer 7

-fever
-blood or pus in stool
-nausea
-dehydration
-loss of appetite
-weight loss
-swollen abdomen
-kidney failure
-increased WBC

Question 8

causes for C Diff-

Answer 8

-c diff bacteria is found in environment (soil, air, water, human/animal feces, processed meats)
-commonly associated with health care
-passed in feces and spread to food, surfaces, and objects because BAD HAND HYGIENE
-antibiotics

Question 9

possible cure for c diff

Answer 9

fecal transplant

Question 10

type of isolation for c diff + what to wear

Answer 10

contact precautions
soap + water, gown, gloves

Question 11

s&s for diarrhea

Answer 11

3+ loose stools a day
fever
n/v
muscle weakness

Question 12

important for diarrhea - get a good ________
examples

Answer 12

history!
travel, family members sick, food, meds (antibiotics)

Question 13

causes of diarrhea

Answer 13

viruses, bacterial (c diff), E. coli , stomach bug, contaminated food

Question 14

labs for diarrhea

Answer 14

stool cultures, blood work

Question 15

what would labs on a pt would diarrhea be like?

Answer 15

low K and Na

Question 16

interventions for diarrhea

Answer 16

-iv fluids
-assess skin
-stool samples / culture
-blood work

Question 17

meds for diarrhea

Answer 17

antibiotics, antidiarrheal, IV fluids, immodium