The nurse determines that an adult client's feces are normal ...

[nmorano1]

The nurse determines that an adult client's feces are normal after what was assessed?
 
  1. Black in color
  2. Cylindrical in shape
  3. Pungent in odor
  4. Yellow in color

Question 2

Which client behavior would indicate that teaching to prevent constipation was effective?
 
  1. The client continues to ask for his pain medication.
  2. The client decreases his fluid consumption.
  3. The client refuses to eat the bran flakes on his tray.
  4. The client walks around the unit several times a day.

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Black is abnormal.
Rationale 2: Cylindrical in contour is a normal characteristic of feces because it takes the shape of the rectum.
Rationale 3: Pungent is abnormal, but aromatic odor is normal.
Rationale 4: Yellow is the color of an infant's feces, not an adult's.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Pain medication contributes to constipation, especially those that are opiates.
Rationale 2: Decreasing fluid intake further contributes to constipation.
Rationale 3: Refusing to eat bran flakes would also promote constipation.
Rationale 4: Increased activity like walking promotes gastric motility, which increases bowel function.

[nmorano1]

Excellent

[nyrave]

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