Exam #2 for nurs 283 questions and answers 2024

Exam #2 for nurs 283factors that affect elimination - correct answer -1. developmental/ age 2. diet 3. fibers/ fluids 4. pathological factors esp. GI 5. physical activity 6. positioning 7. painful defection, any pain hemorrhoids 8. pregnancy 9. surgery, anesthesia 10. medications 11. pain Factors of BM elimination - Diet - correct answer -fiber (25-30 gms/ day) -fluid (1.5- 2 L/d) -flood intolerance (lactose, celiac disease) -gluten what foods are high in fiber? - correct answer barley, oats, beans, prunes, figs, pears Lifespan considerations - correct answer older adults -decreased peristalsis, esophageal emptying and absorption -decreased muscle tone in perineal floor and anal sphincter -slowed nerve impulses to anal region -decreased awareness of need for BM with dementias