NURS 314 Chpt 25 Anus, Rectum, & Prostate
NURS 314: Chpt 25 Anus, Rectum, & Prostate
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1. Constipation decrease in stool frequency,
with difficult passing of very
hard, dry stools
2. Hemorrhoid flabby papules of skin or
mucous membrane in the
anal region caused by a
varicose vein of the hemor-
rhoidal plexus
3. Melena blood in the stool
4. Pruritus itching or burning sensa-
tion in the skin
5. Steatorrhea excessive fat in the stool,
as in gastrointestinal mal-
absorption of fat
6. List a few examples of high-fiber foods of the soluble Soluble type (beans,
type and of the insoluble type. What advantages do prunes, barley, carrots,
these foods have for the body? broccoli, cabbage) have
been shown to lower
cholesterol, while insolu-
ble-fiber foods (cereals,
wheat germ) reduce the
risk of colon cancer. Also
fiber foods fight obesity,
stabilize blood sugar and
help certain gastrointestinal
disorders.
7.
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NURS 314: Chpt 25 Anus, Rectum, & Prostate
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1g5s4x
1. Constipation decrease in stool frequency,
with difficult passing of very
hard, dry stools
2. Hemorrhoid flabby papules of skin or
mucous membrane in the
anal region caused by a
varicose vein of the hemor-
rhoidal plexus
3. Melena blood in the stool
4. Pruritus itching or burning sensa-
tion in the skin
5. Steatorrhea excessive fat in the stool,
as in gastrointestinal mal-
absorption of fat
6. List a few examples of high-fiber foods of the soluble Soluble type (beans,
type and of the insoluble type. What advantages do prunes, barley, carrots,
these foods have for the body? broccoli, cabbage) have
been shown to lower
cholesterol, while insolu-
ble-fiber foods (cereals,
wheat germ) reduce the
risk of colon cancer. Also
fiber foods fight obesity,
stabilize blood sugar and
help certain gastrointestinal
disorders.
7.
1/3
