ShadowHealth Abdominal Pain Esther Park focused exam: abdominal pain
Nursing Diagnosis correct answer: Patient exhibits constipation related to deficient fiber and fluid intake, as evidenced by abdominal discomfort and tenderness, defecation fewer than two times per week, a distended abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a palpable abdominal mass Short term goal correct answer: To induce a bowel movement that relieves the patient's constipation, resulting in patient reporting relief and diminished pain, within an emergency department visit. Interventions correct answer: 1) Administer a mineral oil based enema with physicians order 2) Assess and fulfill patient needs for ambulating to the bathroom 3) Have patient ambulate the length of the hallway with patient care tech assistance 4) Provide patient with 500 ML of fluid and advise to drink over the next two hours 5) Tell patient to leave any outputs unflushed for examination Data Collections correct answer: - Ask about pain rating, abdominal cramping, nausea, and dizziness - ask about patient outputs, presence of stool, and sense of constipation
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