Asked by
Chase Miles
on Oct 26, 2024
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The nurse assesses that a patient has a severe fecal impaction.Which action taken by the nurse addresses this problem?
A) Administering laxatives
B) Providing a high-fiber diet
C) Performing a digital removal
D) Administering an enema
Fecal Impaction
A serious condition where hard, dry masses of stool become stuck in the colon or rectum, leading to symptoms like severe constipation and abdominal pain.
Digital Removal
The physical extraction or elimination of something, often medical, using fingers.
High-Fiber Diet
A diet rich in dietary fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, known to support digestive health.
- Diagnose and mitigate complications in patients dealing with bowel obstruction or constipation.
- Execute proper patient positioning for enema administration and fecal impaction removal.
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Learning Objectives
- Diagnose and mitigate complications in patients dealing with bowel obstruction or constipation.
- Execute proper patient positioning for enema administration and fecal impaction removal.