Continuing and restorative care Flashcards
When should the nurse schedule bowel training?
A. Around meals
B. After physical activity
C. After eating a meal heavy in fiber
D. Not around meals or routine
D. Not around meals or routine
What is the a bowel training program?
Assist to bathroom every (blank) hours
What should the nurse administer every 8 hours?
Perineal care
What should be managed when promoting restorative care and bowel training?
Management of hemorrhoids
What should the nurse ask when evaluating a patient with bowel issues?
A. How much fluid do you drink and what type.
B. How often do you urinate
C. Do you have a history of IBD or IBS in your family
D. What types of meats do you eat?
A. How much fluid do you drink and what type.
While family history of IBD/IBS (option C) is also relevant, asking about fluid intake is a more direct and routine part of the bowel assessment.
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