The most formed stool occurs in which portion of the colon?

The correct answer is choice b. Ascending colon.

Choice A rationale:

The sigmoid colon is the last part of the large intestine before the rectum. By this stage, the stool is usually well-formed as most water has been absorbed.

Choice B rationale:

The ascending colon is the first part of the large intestine where the stool is least formed. This is because it is the initial stage of the large intestine where water absorption begins, so the stool is still relatively liquid.

Choice C rationale:

The descending colon is further along the digestive tract, where more water has been absorbed, making the stool more formed compared to the ascending colon.

Choice D rationale:

The transverse colon is between the ascending and descending colons. While the stool here is more formed than in the ascending colon, it is less formed than in the descending and sigmoid colons.

Choice A This is considered a normal abdominal assessment. The abdomen is soft and not distended, and bowel sounds are present and normal in all four quadrants.

Choice B Abdominal distension and firmness may indicate possible bowel obstruction or other gastrointestinal issues. Hypoactive bowel sounds suggest reduced motility, which is not normal.

Choice C Abdominal distension with hyperactive bowel sounds may indicate gastrointestinal irritation or increased motility, which is not normal.

Choice D A firm abdomen with hypoactive bowel sounds is not typical of a normal abdominal assessment.