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jeatrice

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a fecal impaction. Which type of enemas will best assist in relieving the fecal impaction?
 
  1. normal saline
  2. oil retention
  3. tap water
  4. soap suds

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a low-residue diet. What foods should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid while on this diet?
 
  1. wine, vinegar, beer, liquor
  2. rice, grains, pasta
  3. canned vegetables
  4. chilled fruit gelatin desserts



chereeb

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Oil retention enemas instill mineral or vegetable oil into the bowel to soften the fecal mass. The instilled oil is retained overnight or for several hours before evacuation. This is the most suitable choice for the patient with fecal impaction. The normal saline enema is used to soften the fecal mass and promote defecation in the least irritating manner. Tap water enemas soften the bowel and irritate the bowel to promote defecation. Soap suds provide an increased means to irritate the bowel to promote a bowel movement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Alcohol is not permitted on a low-residue diet. Foods allowed include rice, grains, pasta, canned vegetables, and chilled fruit gelatin desserts.



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