B SN 206 - Adaptive Quiz - NGN -
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The nurse on the medical unit is caring for a male client, 54 years
old, who developed Clostridium difficile (C. difficile or C. diff)
after treatment with antibiotics for a severe infection. The client is
experiencing explosive foul-smelling diarrhea. Client reports that
orange juice makes it worse, even though he likes the taste. -
answer Nutritional
- Offer bland, low-residue foods
- Avoid gas-producing foods
Elimination
- Obtain a bedside commode
- Apply skin barrier ointment
Fluid and Electrolytes
- Request an intravenous (IV) infusion
, - Monitor for dehydration
Infection Control
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Place on contact isolation precautions
Click to highlight the findings related to a bowel elimination
problem that would require follow-up from the nurse. - answer 1.
reports needing to have a bowel movement but has been unable to
do so for the last 3 days.
2. stool that is seeping from the rectum
3. states that her appetite has decreased.
4. She feels bloated
5. Abdomen distended with hypoactive bowel sounds.
For each assessment finding, click to indicate whether findings
from this client's assessment are generally associated with
constipation, fecal impaction, or flatus.
B ow el Elim ination latest
updated ver sion w ith exper t
cur ated questions and answ er s |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
The nurse on the medical unit is caring for a male client, 54 years
old, who developed Clostridium difficile (C. difficile or C. diff)
after treatment with antibiotics for a severe infection. The client is
experiencing explosive foul-smelling diarrhea. Client reports that
orange juice makes it worse, even though he likes the taste. -
answer Nutritional
- Offer bland, low-residue foods
- Avoid gas-producing foods
Elimination
- Obtain a bedside commode
- Apply skin barrier ointment
Fluid and Electrolytes
- Request an intravenous (IV) infusion
, - Monitor for dehydration
Infection Control
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Place on contact isolation precautions
Click to highlight the findings related to a bowel elimination
problem that would require follow-up from the nurse. - answer 1.
reports needing to have a bowel movement but has been unable to
do so for the last 3 days.
2. stool that is seeping from the rectum
3. states that her appetite has decreased.
4. She feels bloated
5. Abdomen distended with hypoactive bowel sounds.
For each assessment finding, click to indicate whether findings
from this client's assessment are generally associated with
constipation, fecal impaction, or flatus.
