Bowel Elimination
What is the typical frequency range for normal bowel movements in adults?
What is 1-3 times per week to 3 times per day?
What is a colostomy?
What is a surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon to the abdominal wall?
What is one key nursing intervention for promoting self-care in ostomy patients?
What is teaching the patient how to care for their stoma and pouch?
What is the first step in the nursing process for bowel elimination?
What is assessment?
Name one food that can cause constipation.
What is low-fiber foods (e.g., cheese, processed foods)?
Name two characteristics of normal stool.
What are soft, formed, and brown?
Name one health condition that may require bowel diversion surgery.
What is Crohn’s disease or colorectal cancer?
How can a nurse support a patient emotionally after bowel diversion surgery?
What is encouraging expression of feelings and connecting them with support groups?
How should bowel sounds be assessed?
What is by auscultating the abdomen in all four quadrants?
What dietary changes should be made for a patient with a new ostomy?
What is starting with a low-fiber diet and gradually reintroducing foods?
What subjective data should be collected to assess bowel elimination?
What are changes in appetite, weight, bowel habits, and any abdominal pain?
What is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy?
What is a colostomy is an opening from the colon, while an ileostomy is an opening from the ileum (small intestine).
What is the role of an ostomy specialist in patient care?
What is to provide education, support, and resources for ostomy care?
What are the expected findings during abdominal palpation?
What is a soft, non-tender abdomen with no masses?
How does hydration affect bowel elimination?
What is adequate hydration helps prevent constipation and maintains stool consistency?
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for?
What is to classify the form and consistency of stool?
What are the psychosocial impacts of having a bowel diversion?
What are body image concerns, emotional distress, and social isolation?
Name one way to encourage patient involvement in their care plan.
What is involving the patient in decision-making and goal setting?
What is the significance of inspecting the stoma?
What is to assess for color, moisture, and any signs of complications?
What is the impact of fiber on bowel health?
What is fiber helps to bulk up stool and promote regular bowel movements?
How does age affect bowel elimination patterns?
What are older adults may experience slower bowel motility and increased constipation?
Describe the nursing considerations for a patient post-bowel diversion surgery.
What are monitoring stoma appearance, teaching ostomy care, and providing emotional support?
What are the signs of peristomal skin irritation?
What are redness, swelling, and breakdown of the skin around the stoma?
How can a nurse differentiate between normal and abnormal bowel elimination?
What is by evaluating stool characteristics, frequency, and associated symptoms?
Describe the nutritional needs of a patient with Crohn’s disease.
What is a high-calorie, high-protein diet with possible supplementation to address malnutrition?