This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient complains of constipation. Which question should the nurse ask to learn more about the ... (Read 92 times)

Jramos095

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient complains of constipation. Which question should the nurse ask to learn more about the problem?
 
  1. Are you taking any narcotic medication?
  2. Have you been taking over-the-counter pain relievers?
  3. Have you been taking over-the-counter sleep aids?
  4. Are you taking oral contraceptives?

Question 2

During the admission assessment, the nurse learns that a patient is having her menstrual period. Which ordered tests could be impacted by this finding?
 
  1. small bowel series
  2. barium enema
  3. stool culture
  4. colonoscopy


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Cheesycrackers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Narcotics may cause constipation. Over-the-counter pain relievers, sleep aids, and oral contraceptives do not affect elimination patterns.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
For a stool culture the stool is collected immediately after defecation. With vaginal bleeding, it is possible that menstrual blood could mix with the stool during defecation. The small bowel series, barium enema, and colonoscopy will not be impacted by menstrual bleeding.


Jramos095

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

lcapri7

  • Member
  • Posts: 350
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
An ultrasound being performed on a patient. An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair. Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
How to combine and sketch transformations of a sinusoidal function (Question 2) (y=a*sin⁡b(x−c)+d) How to combine and sketch transformations of a sinusoidal function (Question 2) (y=a*sin⁡b(x−c)+d)
this is a math question this is a math question
economic question economic question
Video: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library