ATI Engage Fundamentals
(Physiological Concepts for Nursing
Practice) Elimination Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which intervention supports normal bowel elimination in an immobile client?
✔✔A. Encourage daily fluid intake
B. Apply cold packs to the abdomen
C. Decrease fiber in the diet
D. Limit toileting to twice a day
Which of the following may indicate urinary retention?
A. Dark amber urine
✔✔B. Bladder distention with no output
C. Reports of diarrhea
D. Voiding every 2 hours
What is a primary nursing goal when caring for a client with diarrhea?
1
,A. Promote constipation
B. Decrease fluid intake
✔✔C. Prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D. Increase potassium excretion
What is the best response when a client expresses concern about managing a new colostomy?
✔✔A. “Let’s talk through each step of the care process together.”
B. “You’ll get used to it eventually.”
C. “Don’t worry; this is very common.”
D. “Ask your family to do it for you.”
Which finding requires immediate action in a client with an indwelling catheter?
A. Light yellow urine output
✔✔B. No urine output for 3 hours
C. Small bubbles in the tubing
D. Mild lower back discomfort
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client collecting a stool sample at home?
2
,✔✔A. Use the provided container and avoid urine contamination
B. Freeze the stool sample for transport
C. Mix stool with water
D. Collect only liquid stool
What is the most effective way to prevent fecal impaction in a bed-bound client?
✔✔A. Offer fluids and fiber regularly
B. Limit dietary intake
C. Restrict mobility
D. Delay toileting needs
What dietary change should the nurse suggest to a client experiencing constipation?
A. Eat more cheese and processed meats
B. Drink carbonated beverages
C. Avoid vegetables
✔✔D. Increase fiber-rich foods like whole grains
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, A client asks why they need to increase fluids after receiving a urinary catheter. What is the best
explanation?
✔✔A. “Fluids help flush bacteria and reduce infection risk.”
B. “Fluids increase the catheter’s length of use.”
C. “Fluids reduce the need to empty the bag.”
D. “Fluids decrease urine concentration only.”
Which finding should the nurse expect in a dehydrated client?
✔✔A. Low urine output with amber color
B. Frequent clear urination
C. High-pitched bowel sounds
D. Diarrhea and vomiting
What action supports normal urinary elimination patterns?
✔✔A. Allowing privacy during voiding
B. Restricting fluids before meals
C. Positioning the client supine
D. Avoiding all bladder stimulation
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(Physiological Concepts for Nursing
Practice) Elimination Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which intervention supports normal bowel elimination in an immobile client?
✔✔A. Encourage daily fluid intake
B. Apply cold packs to the abdomen
C. Decrease fiber in the diet
D. Limit toileting to twice a day
Which of the following may indicate urinary retention?
A. Dark amber urine
✔✔B. Bladder distention with no output
C. Reports of diarrhea
D. Voiding every 2 hours
What is a primary nursing goal when caring for a client with diarrhea?
1
,A. Promote constipation
B. Decrease fluid intake
✔✔C. Prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D. Increase potassium excretion
What is the best response when a client expresses concern about managing a new colostomy?
✔✔A. “Let’s talk through each step of the care process together.”
B. “You’ll get used to it eventually.”
C. “Don’t worry; this is very common.”
D. “Ask your family to do it for you.”
Which finding requires immediate action in a client with an indwelling catheter?
A. Light yellow urine output
✔✔B. No urine output for 3 hours
C. Small bubbles in the tubing
D. Mild lower back discomfort
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client collecting a stool sample at home?
2
,✔✔A. Use the provided container and avoid urine contamination
B. Freeze the stool sample for transport
C. Mix stool with water
D. Collect only liquid stool
What is the most effective way to prevent fecal impaction in a bed-bound client?
✔✔A. Offer fluids and fiber regularly
B. Limit dietary intake
C. Restrict mobility
D. Delay toileting needs
What dietary change should the nurse suggest to a client experiencing constipation?
A. Eat more cheese and processed meats
B. Drink carbonated beverages
C. Avoid vegetables
✔✔D. Increase fiber-rich foods like whole grains
3
, A client asks why they need to increase fluids after receiving a urinary catheter. What is the best
explanation?
✔✔A. “Fluids help flush bacteria and reduce infection risk.”
B. “Fluids increase the catheter’s length of use.”
C. “Fluids reduce the need to empty the bag.”
D. “Fluids decrease urine concentration only.”
Which finding should the nurse expect in a dehydrated client?
✔✔A. Low urine output with amber color
B. Frequent clear urination
C. High-pitched bowel sounds
D. Diarrhea and vomiting
What action supports normal urinary elimination patterns?
✔✔A. Allowing privacy during voiding
B. Restricting fluids before meals
C. Positioning the client supine
D. Avoiding all bladder stimulation
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