A nurse notices that the patient's stool is light, claycolored. The nurse suspects the patient

Which doctor's order should be questioned?

The nurse is caring for a patient with complaints of constant diarrhea for 3 days. The patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of dehydration. The best fluid source for this patient to drink small amounts of is

A nurse is speaking to a patient about his recent bowel movement. He says, "Sometimes my bowel movements are greenish in color. Is that normal?" The nurse replies:

A nurse is preparing her patient to receive a Fleet enema. What position is best for the procedure?

The nurse would expect the least formed stool to be present in which portion of the digestive tract?

A nurse notices that the patient's stool is light, claycolored. The nurse suspects the patient

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

A nurse is digitally removing stool that is impacted from a patient. The nurse should stop the procedure immediately and take corrective action if the patient's:

What foods would increase colostomy odors?

An older adult's perineal skin appears to be dry and thin with mild excoriation. When providing hygiene after a bowel movement, the nurse should