Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 V2 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
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Grade A – Fortis
What could cause pink/red stool?
Aspirin and Anticoagulants
What could cause black stool?
Iron medications, Aspirin and anticoagulants also due to old blood
What could cause white discoloration or speckling in stool
Antacids
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
-everything they need through an IV
-Hyperalimentation
-Delivered via central line or PICC line (doesn't end inside of vein, goes right at
heart)
-Very irritating to vein
-Can cause inflammation and breakdown of vein so thats why they use central line
-It delivers nutrients directly into the veins, bypassing intestines
, Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 V2 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
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Grade A – Fortis
PPN
-Less concentrated
-Peripheral line
Partial (short term use)
-Used as supplement
-Sepsis can happen if line gets infected
Enema administration
-Most distend intestines, increase peristalsis, softens stool
-Stretching the bowel stimulates peristalsis, tricks it into thinking bowel is full
-Cuz it would usually stretch with stool
Factors affecting fecal elimination
-Constipating foods: cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta
-Foods with laxative effect: fruits and vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, coffee
-Gas-producing foods: onions, cabbage, beans, cauliflower
-Ability to bear down
-Meds that are taken (opioids)
, Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 V2 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
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Grade A – Fortis
PPl High risk for constipation
Constipating meds
Reduced fluids and fiber
Depression
CNS disease or local lesions
Diarrhea causes body to lose fluids
-Rehydration is key
-Avoid anti-diarrheas in acute diarrhea (often a protective mechanism)
-For chronic use anti-diarrheas
colostomies
More flatulence may happen in colostomies because they can dwell in the colon
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A – Fortis
What could cause pink/red stool?
Aspirin and Anticoagulants
What could cause black stool?
Iron medications, Aspirin and anticoagulants also due to old blood
What could cause white discoloration or speckling in stool
Antacids
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
-everything they need through an IV
-Hyperalimentation
-Delivered via central line or PICC line (doesn't end inside of vein, goes right at
heart)
-Very irritating to vein
-Can cause inflammation and breakdown of vein so thats why they use central line
-It delivers nutrients directly into the veins, bypassing intestines
, Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 V2 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A – Fortis
PPN
-Less concentrated
-Peripheral line
Partial (short term use)
-Used as supplement
-Sepsis can happen if line gets infected
Enema administration
-Most distend intestines, increase peristalsis, softens stool
-Stretching the bowel stimulates peristalsis, tricks it into thinking bowel is full
-Cuz it would usually stretch with stool
Factors affecting fecal elimination
-Constipating foods: cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta
-Foods with laxative effect: fruits and vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, coffee
-Gas-producing foods: onions, cabbage, beans, cauliflower
-Ability to bear down
-Meds that are taken (opioids)
, Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 V2 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A – Fortis
PPl High risk for constipation
Constipating meds
Reduced fluids and fiber
Depression
CNS disease or local lesions
Diarrhea causes body to lose fluids
-Rehydration is key
-Avoid anti-diarrheas in acute diarrhea (often a protective mechanism)
-For chronic use anti-diarrheas
colostomies
More flatulence may happen in colostomies because they can dwell in the colon
