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

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

A patient who is constipated has just received a mineral oilretention enema. The nurse encourages this patient to hold this enema for a minimum of how long?

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

The nurse is caring for an anxious patient who is scheduled for surgery for colostomy placement. While the nurse is talking to the patient, the patient states, "I am so scared." It is a priority for the nurse to focus on addressing the

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

A patient's admission assessment includes pertinent information about bowel elimination.

Which subjective information collected by the nurse will be documented?

A nurse is preparing a cleansing enema for an adult patient who is constipated and has not responded to laxative use. Before giving the enema, the nurse should

A nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy. The ostomy drainage bag should be emptied whenever it is