Bowel Elimination
Color of a healthy stoma
What is pink?
Basic intervention to prevent CAUTIs
What is perineal hygiene or removing the catheter as soon as possible?
What’s a common sign of fluid overload?
What is crackles in the lungs or edema?
What med is commonly used to soften stool?
What is docusate sodium (Colace)?
What lab finding supports the effectiveness of hypertonic saline?
What is normalization of serum sodium?
Name one factor that can cause constipation after surgery.
What is opioid use (e.g., Norco)?
Bladder scan measures this
What is post-void residual urine volume?
What nursing action is needed if serum sodium returns to normal during 3% NaCl infusion?
What is document as an expected outcome and continue to monitor?
What should a nurse monitor for when giving digoxin?
What is bradycardia?
A child age 5, hasn’t had a bowel movement in 4 days and is fatigued. What might this indicate?
What is constipation with fluid volume deficit?
Type of colostomy is placed in the LLQ
What is a sigmoid colostomy?
Low urine output and dry mucous membranes indicates
What is dehydration?
What type of solution is 3% NaCl?
What is hypertonic?
Calculate the MiraLax dose for a child weighing 54 lbs. (0.6g/kg/day)
17 g
What is the most likely cause of overflow incontinence in a pediatric patient with a distended abdomen and low intake?
What is stool impaction/constipation?
Common side effect of bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
What is abdominal distention or cramping?
Why is urinary retention concerning in pediatrics?
May indicate dehydration or constipation affecting the bladder
A patient receiving 3% NaCl develops shortness of breath and JVD. What should the nurse do first?
What is stop the infusion and administer diuretics as ordered?
What is a common teaching point for patients on bisacodyl?
What is to increase fluids and expect possible abdominal discomfort?
A nurse notes elevated BP and crackles while a patient is receiving 3% NaCl. What is the next action?
What is stop the infusion and notify the provider?
Intervention for a patient hasn't had a bowel movement 3 days post-op.
What is administering a laxative like bisacodyl or using non-pharmacological methods like ambulation and increased fluid intake?
A child has a bladder scan showing 220 mL and is leaking urine at night—what could this indicate?
What is overflow incontinence due to retention/constipation?
Name 3 signs of dehydration in children.
What are dry skin, poor skin turgor, and delayed capillary refill?
Calculate the bethanechol dose per administration if the order is 0.2 mg/kg and child weighs 48.4kg.
0.97 tablet per dose (approximately 1 tablet)
A 70-year-old male with a history of heart failure presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath, swollen legs, and fatigue. His vital signs are: BP 130/85 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, and SpO2 94% on room air.
What medication is commonly used to reduce fluid retention in patients with heart failure?
Furosemide (Lasix)