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?

Choice A This change in blood pressure is not alarming and does not require immediate cessation of the procedure.

Choice B A slight increase in temperature is within a normal range and does not indicate an urgent issue related to the stool removal procedure.

Choice C A significant decrease in pulse rate suggests bradycardia, which can be a serious sign and might be caused by the stimulation of the vagus nerve during the procedure. The nurse should stop immediately and take corrective action.

Choice D An increase in respiratory rate may indicate increased anxiety or discomfort, but it is not an immediate cause for stopping the procedure.

Choice A A bowel training schedule is not typically required for patients with an ileostomy, as they have a surgically created opening (stoma) for stool to pass directly out of the body.

Choice B Bowel training can be beneficial for patients with incontinence, as it involves establishing a regular toileting routine to help regain bowel control and prevent accidental bowel movements.

Choice C C. difficile is an infectious condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract, and bowel training may not be the primary intervention for this patient.

Choice D Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and while bowel training may be helpful for some Crohn's patients, it is not the most common intervention for this condition.