Author Question: The client who has abdominal distention and complains of gas pains tells the nurse that the ... (Read 80 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The client who has abdominal distention and complains of gas pains tells the nurse that the physician has just stated that a treatment will be ordered. The nurse understands that the physician will most likely order a(n):

1. rectal tube insertion.
2. oil retention enema.
3. cleansing enema.
4. Fleet enema.

Question 2

An older adult client who is immobile because of illness and who previously had normal bowel function has not had a normal stool for several days. The nurse would assess this client for impaction by noting whether the client has:

1. a soft, nondistended abdomen.
2. reddened skin around the anus.
3. continuous seepage of loose stool.
4. an absence of bowel sounds.