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

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

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

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

A doctor orders a test to find "hidden blood" from the patient's stool sample. A nurse identifies that this type of test is used to detect the presence of

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

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

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

Which doctor's order should be questioned?

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