There is an order to administer a large volume, cleansing enema to an adult patient. The enema bag is filled with how many milliliters of fluid for this procedure?

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

Which doctor's order should be questioned?

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

A nurse is educating a patient on how to irrigate an ostomy bag. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?

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

A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement what would be the BEST option to try first?

A doctor orders a test to find "hidden blood" from the patient's stool sample. A nurse identifies that this type of test is used to detect the presence of

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:

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

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