ATI BOWEL ELIMINATION, OSTOMY CARE,
URINARY ELIMINATION|EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A+
Administering cleaning enema, abdominal cramping. - answer- lower the enema fluid
container.
The oil-retention enema is retained for at least - answer- at least 30 min
Child needs enema, what position? - answer- left side with right leg flexed
Return flow enema, after instilling 100ml, what is next action? - answer- lower the
container to allow the solution to flow back out.
Return-flow enemas involve moving 100 to 200 ml of fluid into and out of the rectum. After
instilling the solution, the nurse lowers the container to allow the solution to flow back into
the container and then repeats the process several times.
Two large-volume enema for diagnostic procedure. - answer- warm the enema
solution prior to instillation
It is important to warm the enema solution because cold fluid can cause abdominal
cramping. The solution should not be too hot, though, because hot fluid can injure the
intestinal mucosa.
Poor sphnincter control, - answer- place the client in the dorsal recumbent position on
a bedpan.
A client who has poor sphincter control might not be able to retain the enema solution at all.
Repositioning the client over the bedpan in the dorsal recumbent position after insertion of
the rectal tube will help contain the fluid that is likely to be expelled.
, Post op pt that has abdominal cramping and difficulty expelling flatus. What type of enema?
- answer- return-flow
Return-flow, or flush, enemas are used to expel flatus, stimulate peristalsis, and relieve
abdominal distention.
Enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sultanate, dx with hyperkalemia. What length
should the nurse enter the rectal tube? - answer- 7.5 cm to 10 cm (3 to 4 in)
This is the appropriate length of insertion for an adult client.
Colon cancer, remove large intestines and rectum. - answer- ileostomy
After removing the entire large intestine and the rectum, the provider will create an
ileostomy to divert feces from the small intestine to the abdominal surface and into an
ostomy pouch.
Pt has colostomy, loose stools and no bowel obstruction, concerned about social activities. -
answer- consume foods that are low in fiber content.
The nurse should recommend that the client consume foods low in fiber to help thicken the
stool. Examples of low-fiber foods include rice, noodles, white bread, and cheese.
Extended-wear skin barriers, maximal adherence. - answer- press gently around the
barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min.
The nurse should instruct the client to press gently around to barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min
because the pressure-sensitive tackifiers and heat-sensitive polymers of the skin barrier
require adequate pressure and warmth (from the fingers) to ensure adherence.
URINARY ELIMINATION|EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A+
Administering cleaning enema, abdominal cramping. - answer- lower the enema fluid
container.
The oil-retention enema is retained for at least - answer- at least 30 min
Child needs enema, what position? - answer- left side with right leg flexed
Return flow enema, after instilling 100ml, what is next action? - answer- lower the
container to allow the solution to flow back out.
Return-flow enemas involve moving 100 to 200 ml of fluid into and out of the rectum. After
instilling the solution, the nurse lowers the container to allow the solution to flow back into
the container and then repeats the process several times.
Two large-volume enema for diagnostic procedure. - answer- warm the enema
solution prior to instillation
It is important to warm the enema solution because cold fluid can cause abdominal
cramping. The solution should not be too hot, though, because hot fluid can injure the
intestinal mucosa.
Poor sphnincter control, - answer- place the client in the dorsal recumbent position on
a bedpan.
A client who has poor sphincter control might not be able to retain the enema solution at all.
Repositioning the client over the bedpan in the dorsal recumbent position after insertion of
the rectal tube will help contain the fluid that is likely to be expelled.
, Post op pt that has abdominal cramping and difficulty expelling flatus. What type of enema?
- answer- return-flow
Return-flow, or flush, enemas are used to expel flatus, stimulate peristalsis, and relieve
abdominal distention.
Enema medicated with sodium polystyrene sultanate, dx with hyperkalemia. What length
should the nurse enter the rectal tube? - answer- 7.5 cm to 10 cm (3 to 4 in)
This is the appropriate length of insertion for an adult client.
Colon cancer, remove large intestines and rectum. - answer- ileostomy
After removing the entire large intestine and the rectum, the provider will create an
ileostomy to divert feces from the small intestine to the abdominal surface and into an
ostomy pouch.
Pt has colostomy, loose stools and no bowel obstruction, concerned about social activities. -
answer- consume foods that are low in fiber content.
The nurse should recommend that the client consume foods low in fiber to help thicken the
stool. Examples of low-fiber foods include rice, noodles, white bread, and cheese.
Extended-wear skin barriers, maximal adherence. - answer- press gently around the
barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min.
The nurse should instruct the client to press gently around to barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min
because the pressure-sensitive tackifiers and heat-sensitive polymers of the skin barrier
require adequate pressure and warmth (from the fingers) to ensure adherence.
