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elizabeth18

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient is receiving a neomycin solution enema. Which primary goal is the nurse trying to achieve?
 
  a. Prevent gaseous distention
  b. Prevent constipation
  c. Prevent colon infection
  d. Prevent lower bowel inflammation

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had diarrhea for the past week. Which additional assessment finding will the nurse expect?
 
  a. Distended abdomen
  b. Decreased skin turgor
  c. Increased energy levels
  d. Elevated blood pressure


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brbarasa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A medicated enema is a neomycin solution, i.e., an antibiotic used to reduce bacteria in the colon before bowel surgery. Carminative enemas provide relief from gaseous distention. Bulk forming, emollient (wetting), and osmotic laxatives and cathartics help prevent constipation or treat constipation. An enema containing steroid medication may be used for acute inflammation in the lower colon.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Chronic diarrhea can result in dehydration. Patients with chronic diarrhea are dehydrated with decreased skin turgor and blood pressure. Diarrhea also causes loss of electrolytes, nutrients, and fluid, which decreases energy levels. A distended abdomen could indicate constipation.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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