Infants
This is a common cause of abdominal distension and irritability in infants who have not had a bowel movement in several days.
What is constipation?
A common cause of painful urination and abdominal pain in children, especially girls.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
The nurse assesses this condition when a teen reports cramping, diarrhea, and constipation, often triggered by stress.
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
This type of incontinence, where leakage occurs during activities like coughing or exercising, is common among adults.
What is stress incontinence?
This condition involves unintentional stool leakage and can affect the elderly, often due to chronic constipation.
What is fecal incontinence?
A common gastrointestinal complaint during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased abdominal pressure.
What is constipation?
When assessing an infant’s bowel habits, this specific factor helps determine if the infant may be dehydrated.
What is the frequency and number of wet diapers?
The nurse would teach this hygiene practice to prevent UTIs in young children.
What is wiping from front to back?
This dietary recommendation can help teenagers manage IBS symptoms by avoiding certain foods.
What is avoiding caffeine and dairy?
The nurse might suggest this exercise to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and reduce incontinence episodes.
What are Kegel exercises?
A high intake of this nutrient helps prevent constipation and can reduce fecal incontinence in elderly patients.
What is fiber?
The nurse might suggest increasing this in the diet to relieve constipation safely in pregnancy.
What is fiber?
The addition of these pureed foods can help alleviate constipation in infants starting solid foods.
What are prunes and pears?
This dietary suggestion helps prevent constipation and promotes healthy elimination in children.
What is increasing fiber intake?
Stress can worsen symptoms of IBS by causing these contractions in the digestive tract.
What are muscle contractions?
This lifestyle change can help reduce episodes of urinary incontinence in adults.
What is reducing caffeine intake?
This type of bowel management plan can help elderly patients with constipation and improve regularity.
What is a bowel program?
Drinking this in adequate amounts is essential to help prevent constipation in pregnancy.
What is water?
The nurse performs this technique by gently palpating the abdomen to check for discomfort or firmness, which might indicate constipation.
What is abdominal palpation?
The nurse might recommend increasing this to promote hydration and prevent constipation in children.
What is water intake?
This tool can help teenagers track triggers for digestive symptoms, which can assist in managing IBS.
What is a food and symptom diary?
The nurse advises the patient to monitor and moderate this to prevent bladder overfilling and subsequent leakage.
What is fluid intake?
The nurse may check the patient’s intake of these two things to prevent constipation and dehydration in elderly patients.
What are fiber and fluids?
This type of activity is safe during pregnancy and can help alleviate constipation.
What is light physical activity, like walking?
This sign, when paired with decreased bowel movements and fussiness, may indicate dehydration in an infant.
What is a sunken fontanelle?
This common symptom of a UTI in young children might include a frequent urge to urinate and discomfort during urination.
What is urinary frequency?
A nurse might suggest this regular activity to reduce stress and manage IBS symptoms.
What is physical exercise?
This alternative intervention may help patients who continue to experience incontinence despite exercises and lifestyle changes.
What is bladder training or timed voiding?
Addressing this psychological impact of fecal incontinence can improve an elderly patient’s social well-being.
What is embarrassment or social isolation?
A nurse may ask about this specific ingredient in prenatal vitamins that can worsen constipation in pregnancy.
What is iron?