SHORT ANSWER
1.List four functions of the large intestine.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.List the two centers of the nervous system
that govern the reflex to defecate.
a.
b.
3.Describe two effects the following surgical
procedures may have on peristalsis.
a.Direct manipulation of the bowel:b.Inhalation of general anesthetic agents:4.List the characteristics of the abdomen the
nurse would assess by the following methods.
a.Inspection:b.Auscultation:c. Percussion:d.Palpation:5.Give an example of how the following factors
might affect a patient’s bowel elimination.
a.Developmental considerations:b.Daily patterns:c. Food and fluids:d.Activity and muscle tone:e.Lifestyle:f. Psychological variables:g.Medications:h.Diagnostic studies:6.Mrs. Manganello is a 52-year-old patient with
acute stomach pain related to diverticular dis-
ease. Prepare an interview to assess Mrs. Man-
ganello’s bowel elimination.7.List four factors that promote healthy
elimination patterns.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.Give three examples of foods that have the
following effects on elimination.
a.Constipating:b.Laxative:c. Gas-producing:9.Mrs. Azhner is a 65-year-old postsurgical
patient complaining of painful defecation
due to hard, dry stools. List three expected
outcomes for this patient.
a.
b.
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