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.
Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI
Nurse Sandy
Inspection of client
Survey and posture of client: Lateral view
Client is positioned