Chapter 38 Bowel Elimination Exam
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A client's recent diagnosis of Dark pink and moist
colorectal cancer has required a
hemicolectomy (removal of part of
the bowel) and the creation of a
colostomy. The nurse would
recognize that the client's stoma is
healthy when it appears what
color?
dark pink and moist
red and dry
off-white or pale pink.
dark or purple-blue.
A nurse is assessing the stoma of Wash it with a mild cleanser and water.
a
client with an ostomy. Which
intervention should the nurse
perform when providing peristomal
care to the client to preserve skin
integrity?
Wash it with a mild cleanser and
water.
Avoid using commercial skin
preparations.
Clean it with a dry, cotton
bandage.
Avoid applying a barrier
substance.
,Which factor is related to Weakened pelvic muscles lead to
developmental changes in bowel constipation.
habits for older adult clients?
Increase in dietary fiber can
decrease peristalsis.
Milk products cause constipation
in
clients with lactose intolerance.
Weakened pelvic muscles lead to
constipation.
Older adults should peel fruits
before eating.
Which symptom is a known side Diarrhea
effect of antibiotics?
Diarrhea
Constipation
Fecal impaction
Abdominal bloating
, An older adult woman who is Bowel Incontinence related to loss of
incontinent of stool following a sphincter
cerebrovascular accident will have control, as evidenced by inability to delay
which nursing diagnosis? the urge
Bowel Incontinence related to loss to defecate
of sphincter control, as evidenced
by inability to delay the urge to
defecate
Diarrhea related to tube feedings,
as
evidenced by hyperactive bowel
sounds and urgency
Constipation related to physiologic
condition involving the deficit in
neurologic innervation, as
evidenced
by fecal incontinence
Fecal Retention related to loss of
sphincter control, and diminished
spinal cord innervation related to
hemiparesis
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Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
A client's recent diagnosis of Dark pink and moist
colorectal cancer has required a
hemicolectomy (removal of part of
the bowel) and the creation of a
colostomy. The nurse would
recognize that the client's stoma is
healthy when it appears what
color?
dark pink and moist
red and dry
off-white or pale pink.
dark or purple-blue.
A nurse is assessing the stoma of Wash it with a mild cleanser and water.
a
client with an ostomy. Which
intervention should the nurse
perform when providing peristomal
care to the client to preserve skin
integrity?
Wash it with a mild cleanser and
water.
Avoid using commercial skin
preparations.
Clean it with a dry, cotton
bandage.
Avoid applying a barrier
substance.
,Which factor is related to Weakened pelvic muscles lead to
developmental changes in bowel constipation.
habits for older adult clients?
Increase in dietary fiber can
decrease peristalsis.
Milk products cause constipation
in
clients with lactose intolerance.
Weakened pelvic muscles lead to
constipation.
Older adults should peel fruits
before eating.
Which symptom is a known side Diarrhea
effect of antibiotics?
Diarrhea
Constipation
Fecal impaction
Abdominal bloating
, An older adult woman who is Bowel Incontinence related to loss of
incontinent of stool following a sphincter
cerebrovascular accident will have control, as evidenced by inability to delay
which nursing diagnosis? the urge
Bowel Incontinence related to loss to defecate
of sphincter control, as evidenced
by inability to delay the urge to
defecate
Diarrhea related to tube feedings,
as
evidenced by hyperactive bowel
sounds and urgency
Constipation related to physiologic
condition involving the deficit in
neurologic innervation, as
evidenced
by fecal incontinence
Fecal Retention related to loss of
sphincter control, and diminished
spinal cord innervation related to
hemiparesis
