Nursing 115 Test 4 with answers rated A+

Nursing 115 Test 4A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has just been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna (a lax) prescribed orally based on understanding of which of the following? A- Laxatives are contraindicated in clients who have a small bowel obstruction. B- Bulk-Forming laxatives such as psyllium should be substituted for this client. C- the prescribed medication should be administered via NG route rather than oral route for this client. D- An osmotic laxative, such as magnesium citrate, should be substituted in this client. - correct answer A- Laxatives are contraindicated in clients who have small bowel obstruction. The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications? A- Health care- associated Clostridium difficile B- Fecal impaction C- Paralytic ileus D- Incisional infection - correct answer C-Paralytic ileus A nurse is administrating a cleansing enema for a client who has constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A- Keep the container of solution at a level that is comfortable for the client B- Hold the container of solution 30cm(12in) above the anus C- Hold the container of solution level with the upper hip D- Slowly lower the container of solution 61cm(24in) below the anus - correct answer B- Hold the container of solution 30cm(12in) above the anus A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? A- Bear down hard when defecating