PCC Bowel Elimination

When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has passed green-black, tarry stools. What should the nurse do?

• Notify the provider immediately.

• Do nothing, this is normal.

• Give the baby sterile water until the mother’s milk comes in.

• Apply a skin barrier cream to the buttocks to prevent irritation

The nurse is performing an enema on a patient experiencing constipation. During the irrigation, the patient begins to complain of abdominal cramps. What is the appropriate nursing action?

• Increase the flow of the fluid

• Tell the patient to bear down

• Comfort the patient by telling them it will be over soon

• Slow the flow of the fluid

In what area of the bowel is the appendix located?

• Upper right quadrant in the small intestine

• Off of the cecum in the lower right quadrant

• Next to the rectum

• Off of the sigmoid colon in the lower left quadrant

A hypertonic enema is also known as a:

• Cleansing Enema

• Oil Retention Enema

• Fleet Enema

• Medicated Enema

Jessica RN is taking care of Mr Howard who presents with diarrhea x 2 days after traveling abroad. He is diagnosed with an intestinal infection. On auscultation of his abdomen, what likely bowel sounds will Jessica hear?

• Hyperactive

• Absent

• Hypoactive

• Normoactive