Multiple Choice
What does the nurse expect will occur in a patient as a result of decreased fluid intake? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fluid will be withdrawn from the stool
B) The stool becomes hard and dry
C) Less mucus is formed in the colon
D) Lumen of bowel constricts because of smaller bulk
E) Peristalsis slows
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
Q9: Which patient would require special precautions when
Q10: The patient complains of feeling the need
Q11: What would be the most effective action
Q12: The nurse is aware that an adult
Q13: Which patient would be most at risk
Q15: Which of the following complaints would indicate
Q16: What food provides a natural laxative effect?<br>A)
Q17: What can suppress the defecation reflex?<br>A) Frequent
Q18: Which complaint by the 80-year-old resident would
Q19: What age-related changes are related to constipation?