Unit 5 Flashcards
How does temperature change during the day?
It is lower in the am and higher in the pm.
A sudden change or state of confusion that can be caused by illness or elevated temperature
Delirium
How far down the catheter tube should be cleaned?
About 4 inches
The prolonged retention and buildup of stool in the rectum and/or large intestine
Fecal impaction
Decreased peristalsis
Constipation
A surgical opening between the large intestine or colon and the abdominal wall bringing the colon to the outside of abdomen
Colostomy
Surgical opening between the small intestine and abdominal wall.
Ileostomy
Surgical opening where stool comes out.
Stoma
What are the effects of a hot compress?
Increased blood flow
What are the effects of a cold compress?
Reduced bleeding and numbing of the skin.
A blood clot that moves or travels
Embolus
A blood clot
Thrombus
