Diarrhea and Constipation
An individual with dumping syndrome is Early
complaining of cramping 10 minutes after
completing lunch. The healthcare provider
would recognize that these symptoms are
occurring in the
early
phase.
When caring for a client with constipation, it bezoars
is important to emphasize adequate intake
of fiber. Very large amounts of fiber may
result in
When caring for a client diagnosed with Consume liquids between meals
dumping syndrome, what should the nurse
instruct the client to do?
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, Diarrhea and Constipation
The nurse is preparing to educate a group Beneficial bacteria support vitamin synthesis in the GI tract.
of older adults about gastrointestinal (GI) Taking prescribed antibiotics can cause an imbalance of
bacteria. What information should the nurse bacteria in the intestines.
include? Select all that apply. Harmful bacteria include staphylococcus and toxic strains of
Beneficial bacteria support vitamin synthesis E. coli.
in the GI tract. Opportunistic bacteria cause intestinal issues when dysbiosis
Taking prescribed antibiotics can cause an is present.
imbalance of bacteria in the intestines.
Harmful bacteria include staphylococcus
and toxic strains of E. coli.
Opportunistic bacteria promote healthy
digestion and absorption of food.
Opportunistic bacteria cause intestinal
issues when dysbiosis is present.
As a nurse, you are aware that being an being an older adult
older adultbeing a man and adequate fluid being a woman
intakebeing a woman increases the risk for
constipation.
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
An individual with dumping syndrome is Early
complaining of cramping 10 minutes after
completing lunch. The healthcare provider
would recognize that these symptoms are
occurring in the
early
phase.
When caring for a client with constipation, it bezoars
is important to emphasize adequate intake
of fiber. Very large amounts of fiber may
result in
When caring for a client diagnosed with Consume liquids between meals
dumping syndrome, what should the nurse
instruct the client to do?
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, Diarrhea and Constipation
The nurse is preparing to educate a group Beneficial bacteria support vitamin synthesis in the GI tract.
of older adults about gastrointestinal (GI) Taking prescribed antibiotics can cause an imbalance of
bacteria. What information should the nurse bacteria in the intestines.
include? Select all that apply. Harmful bacteria include staphylococcus and toxic strains of
Beneficial bacteria support vitamin synthesis E. coli.
in the GI tract. Opportunistic bacteria cause intestinal issues when dysbiosis
Taking prescribed antibiotics can cause an is present.
imbalance of bacteria in the intestines.
Harmful bacteria include staphylococcus
and toxic strains of E. coli.
Opportunistic bacteria promote healthy
digestion and absorption of food.
Opportunistic bacteria cause intestinal
issues when dysbiosis is present.
As a nurse, you are aware that being an being an older adult
older adultbeing a man and adequate fluid being a woman
intakebeing a woman increases the risk for
constipation.
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
