The client who has abdominal distention and complains of gas ...

[jasdeep_brar]

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.

[lindahyatt42]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3

[jasdeep_brar]

Excellent

[amcvicar]

Gracias!