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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When assessing a patient's bowel habits, which of the following descriptions is the best indication of normal bowel elimination?
 
  A) One bowel movement daily in the AM
  B) One bowel movement daily in the PM
  C) Soft, formed stool
  D) Liquid stool

Question 2

A patient is administered a stimulant cathartic. What is an adverse effect of a stimulant cathartic?
 
  A) Nausea
  B) Vomiting
  C) Diarrhea
  D) Rectal bleeding


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jomama

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Normal bowel elimination should produce soft, formed stool. One bowel movement in the AM or PM may not be a regular bowel pattern for all patients. Liquid stool is not an indication of normal bowel elimination.

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vHAUNG6011

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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