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?

After an initial assessment, a nurse documents that a patient, admitted for abdominal pain, has hyperactive bowel sounds. As a result, the nurse could expect the patient's bowel movements to be

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

A patient is having trouble defecating into a bedpan while lying in bed. Which action by the nurse would assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?

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

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

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

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

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

A nurse performs an abdominal assessment on 4 patients. Which of the following would be considered a normal abdominal assessment?