A patient with a colostomy asks how often the faceplate (wafer) of the ostomy appliance should be changed. The most appropriate response by the nurse is that it is usually changed every

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

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.

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

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

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

An adult patient has orders for an enema. A nurse will

A patient with a colostomy asks how often the faceplate (wafer) of the ostomy appliance should be changed. The most appropriate response by the nurse is that it is usually changed every

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

Which subjective information collected by the nurse will be documented?