old causes constipation so he has been using a suppository for constipation every morning. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake. b. Assess the patient about risk factors for constipation. c. Suggest that the patient increase intake of high-fiber foods. d. Teach the patient that a daily bowel movement is unnecessary. ANS: B The nurse’s initial action should be further assessment of the patient for risk factors for constipation and for his
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James Gately Diverticulitis paper 3-26-13 Miss Williams When pouches called diverticula form on the wall of the colon become inflamed it becomes diverticulitis a very pain disease no one is sure what causes diverticulitis for sure‚ but doctors believe a low fiber diet may be a leading cause behind it. The treatments depend on if you have an infection and how bad your symptoms are which will typically be treated with antibiotics. Diverticulitis is a disease that affects the colon‚ doctors
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I have infected 45 million Americans and will infect 1 million more Americans each year. Who am I? Herpes‚ from the ancient Greek meaning to creep or crawl‚ is the name of a family of viruses of which herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most serious human pathogens. HSV-1 is normally associated with orofacial infections and encephalitis‚ whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital infections and can be transmitted from infected mothers to neonates. Both viruses
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occurs after the fibers have moved through the body. Dietary fiber also pose another benefit. They also bind water as they pass quickly through the digestive tract. The fiber bind water making the feces softer. Dietary Fiber ‚ therefore‚ prevents constipation. It allows for humans to live a more regular life. For those with difficulties in their digestive tract‚ it allows for the easier excrement of feces. The only way to gain dietary fiber is by eating foods with high fiber content. Dietary fibers
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Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is small‚ bulging sacs or pouches of the inner lining of the intestine that become inflamed or infected causing pain and disturbance of bowel function. Most often‚ these pouches are in the large intestine (colon). Diverticulitis cause when naturally weak places in your colon give way under pressure. It causes marble-sized pouches to protrude through the colon wall. Exactly how diverticulitis become inflamed or infected isn’t clear‚ when increase pressure in the colon
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peas‚ beans‚ apples‚ citrus fruits‚ carrots‚ barley and psyllium. • Insoluble fibre. This type of fibre promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk‚ so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools. Whole-wheat flour‚ wheat bran‚ nuts‚ beans and vegetables‚ such as cauliflower‚ green beans and potatoes‚ are good sources of insoluble fibre. Most plant-based foods‚ such as oatmeal and beans‚ contain both soluble and insoluble
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is one of the most likely causes. People who eat mostly processed food‚ as many Americans eat‚ do not get enough fiber in their diet. Processed foods include white rice‚ white bread‚ most breakfast cereals‚ crackers‚ and pretzels. As a result‚ constipation and hard stools are more likely to occur - causing people to strain when passing stools. This increases the pressure in the colon or intestines and may cause these pouches to form. Diverticulosis is very common. It is found in more than half of
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to 94%‚ which is also essential for the body and their skin and seeds contain plenty of fibre‚ which our body needs to help cleanse and rid itself of waste and toxins. Fibre is needed to keep bowel movements regular‚ lower cholesterol‚ prevent constipation‚ bowel cancer and other illnesses of the bowel and intestine such as diverticulosis. Different coloured fruits and vegetables contain different minerals‚ nutrients and antioxidants and therefore it is recommended that we consume a wide variety
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able to conduct a meaningful conversation. The patient was moved to a an assisted living facility after the death of her husband 2 years ago. Patient appears healthy in general. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY * dementia * hypertension * constipation MEDICATIONS * Iron supplements * ferrous sulfate 325 mg * asprin 81 mg * Colace (docusate) 300 mg FAMILY HISTORY * Late onset of dementia (father) * Anemia (mother) * Hypertension (brother) * Depression (mother)
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receiving adequate pain control without the additional doses 25. The synergistic effect of the 2 medications improves pain control 26. You may need to continue the docusate sodium (Colace_ because most opiod analgesics‚ including Vicodin‚ cause constipation 27. Arrange to continue the conversation in a more private location 28. Veracity
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