Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination

A nurse is performing an intake assessment on an older adult. While taking the client’s history, the nurse discovers that the client used over-the-counter laxatives for years in order to promote bowel regularity. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of laxative use, the nurse knows that in this situation, the client is at risk for which of the following?

A client reports that they haven’t had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse should promote which of the following to help the client with gastrointestinal peristalsis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a five-year-old with constipation. This child has been prescribed the laxative polyethylene glycol 3350 to help manage the constipation. Which of the following should the nurse include when educating the parents about proper administration of this medication?

The nurse caring for a six-year-old with constipation knows that which of the following causes of constipation is most common in children?

The nurse is caring for a three-year-old with idiopathic (functional) constipation. Which of the following symptoms indicate the need for further investigation of the reason for the constipation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a group of parents on the nutritional needs of toddlers. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to help prevent constipation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a group of parents on the nutritional needs of toddlers. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to help prevent constipation? Select all that apply.

A newborn is diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. The nurse is educating the parents on what the stool will look like when it finally passes. Which of the following descriptors should the nurse give the parents?

The nurse is caring for an infant who has just undergone surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to tell the infant’s parent?

The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal pain. While reviewing the client’s past medical history, which diagnosis would concern the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from chronic constipation. The nurse asks questions to evaluate whether the client uses laxatives to manage this condition. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action?

The nurse is caring for a five-year-old with constipation. This child has been prescribed the laxative polyethylene glycol 3350 to help manage the constipation. Which of the following should the nurse include when educating the parents about proper administration of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a baby who was born 72 hours ago. The nurse notes that the child has not had a bowel movement or has passed meconium stool on her shift. The nurse checks the records and notes that the child has not had any bowel movements documented since birth. Which action should the nurse perform next?

The nurse caring for a three-year-old diagnosed with constipation knows which of the following statements accurately describes this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal pain. While reviewing the client’s medical history, the nurse notes Hirschsprung’s disease. What is the priority question for the client at this time?