Author Question: After having an enema tube inserted into the rectum, a patient begins to exhibit symptoms of a vagal ... (Read 61 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

After having an enema tube inserted into the rectum, a patient begins to exhibit symptoms of a vagal response. A nurse should immediately do which of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Place the patient in the supine position.
2. Remove the enema tube from the rectum.
3. Flush the colon with Kayexalate.
4. Administer a small dose of atropine.
5. Assess pulse rate, skin color, and whether the patient is diaphoretic.

Question 2

Following a patient's surgery, a nurse will initiate which of the following implementations to stimulate peristalsis? Select all that apply.

1. Ambulate four times a day in the hall.
2. Encourage the patient to drink 8 ounces of water four times a day.
3. Get the patient up in a chair for meals.
4. Administer a laxative at bedtime.
5. Encourage fiber intake as allowed by the patient's diet.