NURS 1250 NURSING CARE OF ADULTS
(LATEST UPDATE) COMPLETE &
ACCURATE
1. What is a bowel obstruction?
Blockage in the bowel stopping or reducing the passage of fecal material
2. What are the two types of causes?
Mechanical and nonmechanical
3. What are the differences between the two types?
Mechanical- adhesions (increased risk with previous abdominal surgery /Twisting or
intussusception
Nonmechanical- Vascular or neuromuscular disorders/ paralytic ileus
4. What are common symptoms for a bowel obstruction?
Abdominal distension
Cramping abdominal pain
Diarrhea or constipation Frequent, small, liquid stools (often from partial large
bowel obstruction)
Inability to pass gas
NURS 1250 NURSING CARE OF ADULTS (LATEST UPDATE) COMPLETE & ACCURATE
(LATEST UPDATE) COMPLETE &
ACCURATE
1. What is a bowel obstruction?
Blockage in the bowel stopping or reducing the passage of fecal material
2. What are the two types of causes?
Mechanical and nonmechanical
3. What are the differences between the two types?
Mechanical- adhesions (increased risk with previous abdominal surgery /Twisting or
intussusception
Nonmechanical- Vascular or neuromuscular disorders/ paralytic ileus
4. What are common symptoms for a bowel obstruction?
Abdominal distension
Cramping abdominal pain
Diarrhea or constipation Frequent, small, liquid stools (often from partial large
bowel obstruction)
Inability to pass gas
NURS 1250 NURSING CARE OF ADULTS (LATEST UPDATE) COMPLETE & ACCURATE
