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14 Cards in this Set
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How does stool normally appear |
Brown, soft, tubular shape |
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Report to nurse if stool is: |
Whitish, black or red Liquid(diarrhea) Constipation Flatulence Pain with bowel movement |
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3 signs of fecal impaction |
No stool for several days Oozing of liquid stool Cramping, abdominal swelling, rectal pain |
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3 causes of diarrhea |
Medications Bacterial and viral infections Microorganisms in food or water |
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What is gastrophageal reflux disease(GERD) |
Chronic condition liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus |
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What 2 things should ppl with peptic ulcers avoid |
Alcohol and caffeine |
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3 symptoms of colorectal cancer |
Rectal bleeding Abdominal pain, cramps Changes in normal bowel movement |
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When giving an enema what position should resident be placed in |
Sims(left side) |
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What can ruin stool samples |
Urine and toilet tissue |
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Why should sample be sent to lab immediately for testing of ova or parasites |
Stool has to be warm to receive correct results |
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What may occult blood indicate |
Colorectal cancer |
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3 reasons for need of colostomy or ileostomy |
Bowel disease Cancer Trauma |
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When should an ostomy pouch be emptied |
Anytime elimination occurs |
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Reporting for ostomies |
Changes in color, amount, frequency or odors Skin changes at stoma site Leaking stool Absence of stool Watery stool with green stringy material Abdominal cramps Vomitting |
