The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a client. During the irrigation, a client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
- A. Notify the physician
- B. Increase the height of the irrigation
- C. Stop the irrigation temporarily.
- D. Medicate with dilaudid and resume the irrigation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The nurse is teaching the client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?
- A. Increase fluid intake
- B. Reduce the amount of irrigation solution
- C. Perform the irrigation in the evening
- D. Place heat on the abdomen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
During the first few days of recovery from ostomy surgery for ulcerative colitis, which of the following aspects should be the first priority of client care?
- A. Body image
- B. Ostomy care
- C. Sexual concerns
- D. Skin care
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
An enema is prescribed for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Prepare 750 ml of irrigating solution warmed to 100*F
- B. Question the physician about the order
- C. Provide privacy and explain the procedure to the client
- D. Assist the client to left lateral Sim's position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The client with a new colostomy is concerned about the odor from the stool in the ostomy drainage bag. The nurse teaches the client to include which of the following foods in the diet to reduce odor?
- A. Yogurt
- B. Broccoli
- C. Cucumbers
- D. Eggs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
In a client with diarrhea, which outcome indicates that fluid resuscitation is successful?
- A. The client passes formed stools at regular intervals
- B. The client reports a decrease in stool frequency and liquidity
- C. The client exhibits firm skin turgor
- D. The client no longer experiences perianal burning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.