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Exam 4
Skills 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Consequences of laxative overuse | bowel obstruction, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, chronic constipation, laxative dependence, intestinal damage |
| Regular bowel assessment findings after surgery | post-op paralytic ileus (lasts 3-5 days); opioids for pain relief can slow movement; if paralytic ileus last longer that 5 days, abd distention and sx of acute obstruction may occur |
| Diarrhea care | plenty of fluids; hand hygiene; take note/care of irritation; BRAT diet as tolerated; no high sugars |
| Medications for diarrhea care | dipheoxylate and atrophine; loperamide; bismuth subsalicylate |