A nurse assesses the abdomen of a client before and after ...

[iveyjurea]

A nurse assesses the abdomen of a client before and after administering a small-volume cleansing enema. What condition would be an expected finding?
 
  A) Increased bowel sounds
  B) Abdominal tenderness
  C) Areas of distention
  D) Muscular resistance

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a client who has undergone a colonoscopy. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do after the procedure?
 
  A) Avoid giving solid food
  B) Administer a laxative to the client
  C) Monitor for rectal bleeding
  D) Limit oral fluid intake

[otokexnaru]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The goal of a cleansing enema is to increase peristalsis, which should increase bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The nurse should monitor the client for rectal bleeding after a colonoscopy. The nurse should provide rest and offer food and fluids as allowed. The evening before the procedure, solid foods are avoided and liquids are encouraged. Laxatives are also given before the procedure.

[iveyjurea]

Excellent

[matt95]

Great answer, keep it coming