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Exam 2: NR 226 / NR226 (
Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals:
Patient Care Test Review Questions & Answers - 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 tole .
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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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Question:
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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