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A nurse educator explains to staff nurses that diarrhea can quickly become lifethreatening in elderly patients because

The elderly patient's total body water percentage increases, weight increases, and diet is altered making it easier to become dehydrated.

Thirst is already diminished, and their percentage of body water is decreased, making them more susceptible to dehydration.

Their decreased ability to concentrate on many daily functions makes them forget to drink fluids, particularly when they are ill.

Their weight increases the likelihood that they will become dehydrated.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A The shape of the abdomen is a physical assessment finding and not subjective

information provided by the patient. It involves the nurse's observation of the patient's abdomen during the examination.

Choice B Bowel sounds are also physical assessment findings that involve the nurse listening to the patient's abdomen using a stethoscope.

Choice C This is the correct answer. Abdominal cramping and discomfort are subjective symptoms reported by the patient and are relevant to the patient's bowel elimination status. Choice D Like the shape of the abdomen, the distention of the abdomen is a physical assessment finding and not subjective information provided by the patient.

A. In range from 530 bowel sounds per minute B. Less than 5 bowel sounds per minute C. Absent bowel sounds D. Over 30 bowel sounds per minute

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A This range of bowel sounds is considered normal. Hyperactive bowel sounds refer to an increased frequency and intensity of bowel sounds, exceeding the upper limit of the normal range.

Choice B Bowel sounds less than the normal range might indicate decreased bowel motility but are not associated with hyperactive bowel sounds.

Choice C Absent bowel sounds would be concerning and may indicate an ileus or other gastrointestinal issue, but it is not associated with hyperactive bowel sounds.

Choice D Hyperactive bowel sounds are characterized by an increased frequency and intensity of bowel sounds, exceeding the normal range, and are likely to be documented in a patient with abdominal pain.

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A patient's admission assessment includes pertinent information about bowel elimination. Which subjective information collected by the nurse will be documented?

Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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