You are a visiting nurse checking in on your patient, a 93-year-old retired steelworker who lives alone with
his two cats. You visit him on a weekly basis to monitor his blood glucose levels and refill his insulin
syringes for his self-medicating throughout the week, as he is visually impaired. During your interview, he
indicates that he has been experiencing irregularity and is quite anxious over developing a bowel obstruction.
(Learning Objectives 2, 3, and 6)
a. How would you assess his bowel elimination patterns?
b. Describe foods that impact bowel elimination either positively or negatively.
c. What activities could you recommend to maintain adequate bowel function?
d. Outline how fiber and fluid intake facilitate bowel elimination.
e. Which mechanical function of the bowel causes constipation?
USE REFERENCE: Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care by Carol
Taylor, Pamela Lynn, Jennifer L. Bartlet
Chapters
29-Medication
36- Nutrition
37- Urinary
38- Bowel
39- Oxygenation and Perfusion
40-Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance
please look more into chapter 29, 36-40?
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