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Lobcity

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is an appropriate technique to use when teaching an older patient about self-medication in the home?
 
  a. Speak very loudly.
  b. Teach the family separately.
  c. Provide frequent pauses.
  d. Provide fewer but longer teaching sessions.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. The nurse notices that the effluent ranges from a thick liquid to a semi-formed stool. The nurse recognizes that this is indicative of which location?
 
  a. Descending colon
  b. Ileal portion of the small intestine
  c. Sigmoid colon
  d. Transverse or ascending colon


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Provide frequent pauses so the patient can ask questions and express understanding of content. Use short sentences and speak in a slow, low-pitched voice. Effective teaching strategies for older adults may include involvement of a family member or caregiver. Provide frequent, short teaching sessions.

Answer to Question 2

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If the opening is in the transverse or ascending colon, the effluent will vary from thick liquid to semi-formed stool. A colostomy in the descending or sigmoid colon generally results in a stool similar to that normally passed through the rectum. An opening in the ileal portion of the small intestine is an ileostomy, and the fecal effluent will be watery to thick liquid that will contain some digestive enzymes.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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