NUR 304: Elimination Lessons Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Which cues support the hypothesis of Constipation for a patient
-Limited mobility
-Receives narcotic pain medication
-Decreased fluid intake
Which interpretation would the nurse make about a patient who says, "I only had one
bowel movement this week"?
This may be expected or unexpected finding
Cue: Seeping liquid stool
Fecal impaction
Cue: Unable to control stools
Bowel Incontinence
Cue: immobile patient
Impaired Self-Toileting
Cue: Blood-Streaked stool
Hemorrhoid
Cues for Dehydration Hypothesis
-Numerous semiliquid stools
-Output more than intake
-Dry mouth
,Which overall elimination goal is appropriate for the patient with a decrease in the
frequency of bowel movements
Relieve constipation
Which hypothesis would the nurse address first for a patient having continuous seepage
of liquid stool
Fecal Impaction
Which solution would the nurse consider for a patient with constipation who is on bed
rest?
Patient education about fluid needs
Which outcome would the nurse include for a patient with a hypothesis of reluctant to
care for a stoma?
Patient will assist wil ileostomy care daily
Which SMART outcomes would the nurse add to a plan of care for a patient with
dehydration?
-Patient will have supple skin turgor within 48 hours
-Patient will have moist throughout hospital stay
The nurse would consider which pathophysiologic factor when caring for a patient with
dementia whose bed linens are soiled several times a day?
Impaired neurologic status
The nurse recognizes that the outcome of "Patient will pass soft stools daily during
rehabilitation" directly applies to which hypothesis?
Constipation
, Which elimination outcome indicates the nurse has considered the physical abilities of
the patient in a coma?
The patient will have intact skin after each bowel movement.
Which solutions would the nurse select for a patient with diarrhea caused by
Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
- Fluid Measures
-Isolation precautions
-Intake and output monitoring
Which hypotheses relate to the outcome of patient will pass soft, formed stools?
Constipation, Diarrhea, and Fecal impaction
Which parameter would the nurse evaluate to determine the effectiveness of cool packs
on a patient's hemorrhoids?
Comfort Level
Which interventions would the nurse take to assist patients in maintaining hygiene
needs related to elimination?
-Perform perineal care after bedpan use
-Monitor for breaks in the skin
Which action for bowel elimination would the nurse take for a patient who is continent
but completely bedbound?
Offer a bedpan to the patient
What is the maximum amount of time (in minutes) the nurse allows a patient to sit on a
bedpan? Record your answer as a whole number.
Verified Correct Answers
Which cues support the hypothesis of Constipation for a patient
-Limited mobility
-Receives narcotic pain medication
-Decreased fluid intake
Which interpretation would the nurse make about a patient who says, "I only had one
bowel movement this week"?
This may be expected or unexpected finding
Cue: Seeping liquid stool
Fecal impaction
Cue: Unable to control stools
Bowel Incontinence
Cue: immobile patient
Impaired Self-Toileting
Cue: Blood-Streaked stool
Hemorrhoid
Cues for Dehydration Hypothesis
-Numerous semiliquid stools
-Output more than intake
-Dry mouth
,Which overall elimination goal is appropriate for the patient with a decrease in the
frequency of bowel movements
Relieve constipation
Which hypothesis would the nurse address first for a patient having continuous seepage
of liquid stool
Fecal Impaction
Which solution would the nurse consider for a patient with constipation who is on bed
rest?
Patient education about fluid needs
Which outcome would the nurse include for a patient with a hypothesis of reluctant to
care for a stoma?
Patient will assist wil ileostomy care daily
Which SMART outcomes would the nurse add to a plan of care for a patient with
dehydration?
-Patient will have supple skin turgor within 48 hours
-Patient will have moist throughout hospital stay
The nurse would consider which pathophysiologic factor when caring for a patient with
dementia whose bed linens are soiled several times a day?
Impaired neurologic status
The nurse recognizes that the outcome of "Patient will pass soft stools daily during
rehabilitation" directly applies to which hypothesis?
Constipation
, Which elimination outcome indicates the nurse has considered the physical abilities of
the patient in a coma?
The patient will have intact skin after each bowel movement.
Which solutions would the nurse select for a patient with diarrhea caused by
Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
- Fluid Measures
-Isolation precautions
-Intake and output monitoring
Which hypotheses relate to the outcome of patient will pass soft, formed stools?
Constipation, Diarrhea, and Fecal impaction
Which parameter would the nurse evaluate to determine the effectiveness of cool packs
on a patient's hemorrhoids?
Comfort Level
Which interventions would the nurse take to assist patients in maintaining hygiene
needs related to elimination?
-Perform perineal care after bedpan use
-Monitor for breaks in the skin
Which action for bowel elimination would the nurse take for a patient who is continent
but completely bedbound?
Offer a bedpan to the patient
What is the maximum amount of time (in minutes) the nurse allows a patient to sit on a
bedpan? Record your answer as a whole number.
