A nurse notices that the patient's stool is light, claycolored. The nurse suspects the patient

During an admission physical assessment, a nurse questions a patient about their bowel

elimination pattern. The nurse may say, "Can you tell me your bowel regimen? Do you have a regular, bowel movement every day? What is the approximate time that you have a bowel

movement?" The nurse's goal is

A patient has stools that are foulsmelling and that float on water. The nurse documents that this patient is having

After an initial assessment, a nurse documents that a patient, admitted for abdominal pain, has hyperactive bowel sounds. As a result, the nurse could expect the patient's bowel movements to be

While inspecting a patient's stool, a nurse notices that the stool has pus in it. The nurse identifies this type of stool as having

The nurse is caring for an anxious patient who is scheduled for surgery for colostomy placement. While the nurse is talking to the patient, the patient states, "I am so scared." It is a priority for the nurse to focus on addressing the

The nurse knows that a bowel training schedule would be most beneficial in the plan of care for which patient?

A nurse is preparing her patient to receive a Fleet enema. What position is best for the procedure?

Your patient is supposed to get a tap water enema. What medical diagnosis would NOT qualify him for this procedure?

The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding would the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is caring for a patient with complaints of constant diarrhea for 3 days. The patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of dehydration. The best fluid source for this patient to drink small amounts of is