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

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

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

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

A nurse is digitally removing stool that is impacted from a patient. The nurse should stop the procedure immediately and take corrective action if the patient's:

A nurse is preparing a cleansing enema for an adult patient who is constipated and has not responded to laxative use. Before giving the enema, the nurse should

An adult patient has orders for an enema. A nurse will

Your patient complains of excessive flatus. When reviewing the patient's dietary intake, which food, if eaten regularly, would you identify as possibly responsible?

A nurse is educating a patient on how to irrigate an ostomy bag. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?