The nurse is aware that an adult has the urge to urinate when the bladder has approximately _____ mL of urine in it.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Question 2What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult?
a. A scrambled message in the brain
b. Longer time required to complete an activity
c. Increased confusion
d. Forget how to complete an activity
Question 3The nurse is aware that the urge to defecate is increased peristalsis stimulated by the defecation reflex and the __________ reflex.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Question 4Which of the following complaints would indicate a possible fecal impaction in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cramping
b. Rectal pain
c. Abdominal distention
d. Anorexia
e. Passing large amounts of liquid stool
Question 5What are causes of bowel and bladder elimination problems in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Daily use of laxatives for defecation
b. Inability to get to adequate water
c. Fear of pain with defecation
d. Total privacy during elimination
e. Use of a bedpan for elimination
Question 6What are the broad general causes of bowel incontinence? (Select all that apply.)
a. Inability to recognize defecation urge related to mental impairment
b. Inability to respond to defecation urge related to immobility
c. Inflammatory bowel disease
d. Increased fiber in the diet
e. Unexpected defecation when passing gas
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