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Bowel Elimination

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megacolon   permanent distention of large intestine--causes disturbances in defecation  
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stimulates mass peristalsis each time a large meal is consumed   gastrocolic reflex  
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medical term for bearing down   Valsalva's maneuver  
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who's in control here?   sphincters  
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Why can't babies control defecation?   immature neuromuscular function  
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CONTROLABLE factors affecting bowel elimination in elders   poor intake, poor chewing, dehydration  
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narcotics/opioids affect bowel elimination how?   CONSTIPATION  
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antibiotics can affect bowel elimination how?   DIARRHEA  
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ileostomy is an opening into the _______.   ileum  
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Percussive note over gas-filled organ   Tympany  
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) specimen handling   clean (labeled) container, transport to lab immediately  
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Definition of Constipation   No BM x 3 days (decreased transit time will lead to hard, dry feces)  
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Impaction   Hard, dry stool obstructs or partially obstructs lg intestine, cannot be excreted. Liquid feces may leak around the impaction and be mistaken for diarrhea.  
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Enema for gas distension   Harris Flush/Return Flow  
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Important sequela of diarrhea   fluid and electrolyte imbalance  
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Prevent constipation by:   ^fluids, ^fiber, ^activity, privacy, medications  
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Metamucil   bulk-forming laxative--enc. fluids, take immediately after mixing  
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Dulcolax   Cathartic (strong laxative action)  
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Colace, Surfak   emollients/stool softeners (gentle action)  
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EGD   esophagogastroduodenoscopy  
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Foods affecting Hemoccult test results   red meat, raw cruciate vegetables, horseradish, parsnips, radishes, turnips, melons, Vitamin C  
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Confirmation of impaction   digital exam, abdominal palpation, radiographs  
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Fecal matter components   undigested waste, bacteria, water  
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Encopresis   bowel incontinence with no physical cause  
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Hypertonic enema   small volume, avoid in sodium restriction  
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Isotonic enema   no net water flow--works by distension of colon, safe for children  
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Hypotonic enema   Water moves into tissues, useful for dehydration.  
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bisacodyl suppository mechanism of action   local irritation of GI mucosa  
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Site of suppository insertion (where does it "land"?)   beyond the internal anal sphincter  
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recommended fiber intake   25-35 g per day  
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