A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement what would be the BEST option to try first?

A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement what would be the BEST option to try first?

The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding would the nurse report immediately?

The most formed stool occurs in which portion of the colon?

A patient expresses concerns over having bright red stool. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse knows that a bowel training schedule would be most beneficial in the plan of care for which patient?

A patient with Crohn's disease underwent a procedure to remove a portion of the large intestine. The distal portion of the colon was removed, allowing it time to rest and heal. A nurse identifies that this type of bowel diversion is known

Your patient is supposed to get a tap water enema. What medical diagnosis would NOT qualify him for this procedure?

A nurse can expect that which of the following patients are most likely to suffer from fecal incontinence? Select all that apply.

Which doctor's order should be questioned?

What foods would increase colostomy odors?