The nurse knows that the best way to clean around a colostomy stoma is to use the following

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

What foods would increase colostomy odors?

A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement what would be the BEST option to try first?

The nurse knows that the best way to clean around a colostomy stoma is to use the following

An older adult's perineal skin appears to be dry and thin with mild excoriation. When providing hygiene after a bowel movement, the nurse should

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

A patient expresses concerns over having bright red stool. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A male patient has told a nurse that he occasionally fights constipation. Teaching the patient how to prevent constipation and promote normal elimination, the nurse instructs him to

A nurse is caring for 4 patients each patient has a colostomy bag. Which patient should be seen first and made a priority?