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

There is an order to administer a large volume, cleansing enema to an adult patient. The enema bag is filled with how many milliliters of fluid for this procedure?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which doctor's order should be questioned?

A nurse performs an abdominal assessment on 4 patients. Which of the following would be considered a normal abdominal assessment?

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