NMNC 1210 Exam #1 Questions With Complete Solutions
extracorporeal shock wave nursing care
After a patient has an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,
they will experience colicky pain and will have a stunt in place
to help pass the stone. It will be important to encourage fluids
which will help dilute the urine and relieve some pain.
(Lewis page 1038)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) signs and symptoms
- prostate gland increases in size, disrupting the outflow of urine
from the bladder through the urethra
Symptoms: bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS),
such as difficulty starting a urine stream, a decreased/weaker
flow of urine, or urinary frequency
(Lewis page 1254).
TURP Nursing care post op
- surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue
using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra
- complications after surgery are hemorrhage, bladder spasms,
urinary incontinence, and infection
- observe for signs or symptoms of transurethral resection
syndrome (TUR or TURP syndrome). This condition is
manifested by nausea, vomiting, confusion, bradycardia, and
hypertension.
- patient will have a catheter
, - manual bladder irrigation is done, observe the drainage, light
pink is normal
(Lewis page 1260)
Activities to promote healthy bowel elimination
- stay hydrated- Drink 2 L per day
- Eat 20 to 30 g of fiber per day
- High fiber foods: raw vegetables and fruits, beans, breakfast
cereals (All Bran, oatmeal)
- For patients who require laxatives, bulk-forming are the best
option because they work the same way as dietary fiber and do
not cause dependence. Also fiber supplements such as
Metamucil, Citrucel, FiberCon.
- Exercise
- Patients should also develop regular bowel patterns and listen
to their body's urge to go.
- Record elimination patterns.
- Avoid enemas and laxatives
(Lewis page 933)
Signs and symptoms of an impaction
Signs and symptoms that may indicate impaction would be if the
patient has a sudden change in their bowel habits within 6
weeks, dehydration, abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea,
vomiting and distended abdomen
Clients at risk for bowel disease
extracorporeal shock wave nursing care
After a patient has an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,
they will experience colicky pain and will have a stunt in place
to help pass the stone. It will be important to encourage fluids
which will help dilute the urine and relieve some pain.
(Lewis page 1038)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) signs and symptoms
- prostate gland increases in size, disrupting the outflow of urine
from the bladder through the urethra
Symptoms: bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS),
such as difficulty starting a urine stream, a decreased/weaker
flow of urine, or urinary frequency
(Lewis page 1254).
TURP Nursing care post op
- surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue
using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra
- complications after surgery are hemorrhage, bladder spasms,
urinary incontinence, and infection
- observe for signs or symptoms of transurethral resection
syndrome (TUR or TURP syndrome). This condition is
manifested by nausea, vomiting, confusion, bradycardia, and
hypertension.
- patient will have a catheter
, - manual bladder irrigation is done, observe the drainage, light
pink is normal
(Lewis page 1260)
Activities to promote healthy bowel elimination
- stay hydrated- Drink 2 L per day
- Eat 20 to 30 g of fiber per day
- High fiber foods: raw vegetables and fruits, beans, breakfast
cereals (All Bran, oatmeal)
- For patients who require laxatives, bulk-forming are the best
option because they work the same way as dietary fiber and do
not cause dependence. Also fiber supplements such as
Metamucil, Citrucel, FiberCon.
- Exercise
- Patients should also develop regular bowel patterns and listen
to their body's urge to go.
- Record elimination patterns.
- Avoid enemas and laxatives
(Lewis page 933)
Signs and symptoms of an impaction
Signs and symptoms that may indicate impaction would be if the
patient has a sudden change in their bowel habits within 6
weeks, dehydration, abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea,
vomiting and distended abdomen
Clients at risk for bowel disease
