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Define medical terminology related to bowel elimination.
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Identify factors affecting bowel elimination.
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Development, diet activitym psychological, habits, medication, anesthesia and surgery, pain
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State common causes of constipation.
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-Medications-Narcotics
-ASA,Anihistaminesm aluminum antacits -Hypnotics, tranquilizers -Irregular bowel habits/changes in routine schedule -Bedrest-Decreased mobility -Elderly-slowed peristalsis -Neurological conditions that block nerve impulses -Illness such as hypothyroidism, hypopcalcedemia, hypokalemia -Depression -Eating disorders -low fiber diets -stress -laxatives |
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Describe screening tests for occult blood.
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Guaiac test, hemoccult, or fecal occult blood test.
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Describe common procedures used in bowel training.
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-Plan the program with the patient and caregiver
-Gradually increase fiber in the diet while monitoring consistency of the stool -Increase fluid intake to at least eight glasses of water per day, if not contraindicated -Initiate a designated uninterrupted time for defication:Usually after meals, especially in the morning - Provide privacy for the patient during the designated time - Develop a staged treatment plan if constipation develops. Usually additional fiber is added as a first measure. A stool softener is next, followed by a supository such as bisacodyl (dulcolax - Regularly modified the plan based on the patients response |
