The nurse is preparing to assess a client's fecal elimination ...

[khang]

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's fecal elimination status. Which activity will the nurse complete during this assessment?
 
  1. Obtain a nursing history.
  2. Interpret results of diagnostic tests.
  3. Perform a physical examination.
  4. Set goals with the client.

Question 2

The nurse determines that an adult client's feces are normal. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  1. Black in color
  2. Cylindrical in shape
  3. Pungent in odor
  4. Yellow in color

[stallen]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Assessment of fecal elimination includes a nursing history and also a review of any data from the client's records.
Rationale 2: Interpretation of diagnostic test results would demonstrate evaluation of the nursing process.
Rationale 3: Performing a physical examination would demonstrate implementation of the nursing process.
Rationale 4: Setting goals for the client demonstrates the planning step of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Black is abnormal.
Rationale 2: Cylindrical in contour is a normal characteristic of feces because it takes the shape of the rectum.
Rationale 3: Pungent is abnormal, but aromatic odor is normal.
Rationale 4: Yellow is the color of an infant's feces, not an adult's.

[khang]

TYSM

[Sarahjh]

Excellent