Nur 185 Exam 2 – Questions With Verified Solutions
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What is the primary process for an Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation,
elimination assessment?
What are the common causes of The causes are unknown but include risk factors such
colorectal cancer? as family history, smoking, obesity, age, alcohol
consumption, and a low fiber diet.
Where does colorectal cancer most It most commonly occurs in the sigmoid and rectal
commonly occur? areas of the colon.
What are some risk factors for Risk factors include family history, smoking, obesity,
colorectal cancer? age, alcohol consumption, a low fiber diet, and
diverticulitis.
What symptoms might indicate Fatigue, Weakness, Cramping, Anemia, and
colorectal cancer on the right side of Unexplained blood loss.
the colon?
What symptoms might indicate Diarrhea, Rectal bleeding, Abdominal fullness, and
colorectal cancer on the left side of Pressure.
the colon?
How is colorectal cancer treated? Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy,
and chemotherapy.
What are the three types of colostomy The three types are ileal conduit, sigmoid conduit,
diversions? and colostomy.
What does stool look like from a Stool is typically pasty.
transverse colostomy?
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Terms in this set (41)
What is the primary process for an Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation,
elimination assessment?
What are the common causes of The causes are unknown but include risk factors such
colorectal cancer? as family history, smoking, obesity, age, alcohol
consumption, and a low fiber diet.
Where does colorectal cancer most It most commonly occurs in the sigmoid and rectal
commonly occur? areas of the colon.
What are some risk factors for Risk factors include family history, smoking, obesity,
colorectal cancer? age, alcohol consumption, a low fiber diet, and
diverticulitis.
What symptoms might indicate Fatigue, Weakness, Cramping, Anemia, and
colorectal cancer on the right side of Unexplained blood loss.
the colon?
What symptoms might indicate Diarrhea, Rectal bleeding, Abdominal fullness, and
colorectal cancer on the left side of Pressure.
the colon?
How is colorectal cancer treated? Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy,
and chemotherapy.
What are the three types of colostomy The three types are ileal conduit, sigmoid conduit,
diversions? and colostomy.
What does stool look like from a Stool is typically pasty.
transverse colostomy?
