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What usually happens in the large intestine?
12+ hours to Water absorptions
Ascending, Transverse, descending, then sigmoid
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What is the sequence of the Small intestine?
1. Duodenum
2. Jejunum
3. Ileum
ileo-cecal Valva: Prevents backflow
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What is the best way to describe the Stool?
Using the Bristol Stool Chart
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What are the Lifespan consideration with Older Adult?
, 1. Decrease bowel movement
(>60 = 33% report of constipation)
- Decrease Gastrointestinal Motility with aging
- Frequency of bowel movement decrease
- Peristalsis decreases
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What is weakened pelvic muscle and decrease activity level contribute in older
adult?
1. Decrease of Strength of external sphincter (Anus).
- May result in fecal incontinence (Flatus)
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What are Incontinence (flatus)?
The inability to control the passage of gas.
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How to prevent formation of a harder stool?
1. Increase Fluid Intake
2. Increase Fiber intake
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What does tarty stool mean?
It has a problem with GI
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What are the factors affecting Bowel Elimination?
1. Nutrition