Exam 2: NR 226 NR226 Latest

Exam 2: NR 226 / NR226 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals:

Patient Care | Test Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

Can a UAP perform a fecal occult blood test?

Answer:

yes

Question:

Diarrhea assessment findings

Answer:

-Abdominal pain -Cramping -Frequency of stools (more than 3/day) -Hyperactive bowel sounds or sensations -Loose or liquid stools -Urgency 1 / 4

Question:

Priority diarrhea nursing diagnosis

Answer:

-Impaired tissue injury -Risk for bleeding -Deficient fluid volume -Hypernatremia -Hypovolemia

Question:

Diarrhea interventions

Answer:

-Have patient keep a diary that includes:

-time of day -defecation -defecation stimulus -feces consistency/amount/frequency -Avoid using medications that slow peristalsis.-Give antidiarrheal drugs as ordered.-Avoidance of stimulants (e.g., caffeine, carbonated beverages). High fiber diet as tolerated.

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Question:

Constipation assessment findings

Answer:

-Passage of dry, hard stool -Passage of liquid fecal seepage -Infrequent passage of stool -Frequent but nonproductive desire to defecate -Straining at stools -Nausea and vomiting -Anorexia -Abdominal distention

Question:

Constipation primary nursing diagnosis

Answer:

-Acute pain -Anxiety -Fatigue -Impaired tissue (skin) integrity -Risk for injury

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Constipation nursing interventions

Answer:

-Encourage the patient to take in fluid 2000 to 3000 mL/day, if not contraindicated medically.-Urge patient for some physical activity and exercise. Consider isometric abdominal and gluteal exercises.-Digitally eliminate the fecal impaction.-Discuss with a dietitian about dietary sources of fiber.-Stool softeners (e.g., Colace)

Question:

Constipation causes

Answer:

-Opioid medications -Low intake of fluid -Immobility -Slow GI motility -Stress/depression -Neurogenic disorders Low fiber diet

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