Bowel Elimination Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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Which food choice supports healthy bowel elimination?
A. White bread
B. Fried chicken
✔✔C. Oatmeal
D. Ice cream
A client reports daily use of laxatives. What concern should the nurse prioritize?
✔✔A. Risk of bowel dependence
B. Risk of increased appetite
C. Risk of urinary infection
D. Risk of muscle spasms
Which nursing action promotes regular bowel movements?
A. Encouraging long periods in bed
✔✔B. Encouraging a regular toileting schedule
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,C. Restricting fluid intake
D. Offering high-protein snacks only
What should the nurse include in teaching a client about preventing constipation?
A. "Avoid fruits and vegetables."
✔✔B. "Increase daily fluid intake."
C. "Limit physical activity."
D. "Hold bowel movements to strengthen control."
Which medication is most likely to cause constipation?
A. Antibiotics
✔✔B. Opioids
C. Antihistamines
D. Beta-blockers
What is a common cause of diarrhea in hospitalized clients?
✔✔A. Antibiotic therapy
B. Lack of caffeine
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, C. Reduced oxygen levels
D. Hyperkalemia
A nurse is assessing a client with constipation. Which finding is most likely?
A. Loose, watery stools
✔✔B. Hard, dry stools
C. Stool with mucus
D. Increased bowel sounds
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with frequent diarrhea?
A. Increase raw vegetable intake
✔✔B. Monitor for dehydration
C. Administer diuretics
D. Encourage laxative use
Which description of stool is expected in a healthy individual?
A. Black and tarry
✔✔B. Brown and soft
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which food choice supports healthy bowel elimination?
A. White bread
B. Fried chicken
✔✔C. Oatmeal
D. Ice cream
A client reports daily use of laxatives. What concern should the nurse prioritize?
✔✔A. Risk of bowel dependence
B. Risk of increased appetite
C. Risk of urinary infection
D. Risk of muscle spasms
Which nursing action promotes regular bowel movements?
A. Encouraging long periods in bed
✔✔B. Encouraging a regular toileting schedule
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,C. Restricting fluid intake
D. Offering high-protein snacks only
What should the nurse include in teaching a client about preventing constipation?
A. "Avoid fruits and vegetables."
✔✔B. "Increase daily fluid intake."
C. "Limit physical activity."
D. "Hold bowel movements to strengthen control."
Which medication is most likely to cause constipation?
A. Antibiotics
✔✔B. Opioids
C. Antihistamines
D. Beta-blockers
What is a common cause of diarrhea in hospitalized clients?
✔✔A. Antibiotic therapy
B. Lack of caffeine
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, C. Reduced oxygen levels
D. Hyperkalemia
A nurse is assessing a client with constipation. Which finding is most likely?
A. Loose, watery stools
✔✔B. Hard, dry stools
C. Stool with mucus
D. Increased bowel sounds
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with frequent diarrhea?
A. Increase raw vegetable intake
✔✔B. Monitor for dehydration
C. Administer diuretics
D. Encourage laxative use
Which description of stool is expected in a healthy individual?
A. Black and tarry
✔✔B. Brown and soft
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