Factors Influencing Bowel Elimination Flashcards
(29 cards)
The ability to control defecation does not occur until _____ years of age.
2-3
In older adults, _____ declines and esophageal emptying ______.
Preistalsis; Slows
Regular daily food intake _________ a regular pattern of peristalsis in the colon.
Helps maintain
______ in the diet provides the bulk in the fecal material.
Fiber
The recommended fluid intake for men per day is _______.
3.7 L
The recommended fluid intake for women per day is ______.
2.7 L
Physical activity promotes peristalsis, whereas ___________ slows it.
Immobilization
Side effects of increased peristalsis include _______ and gaseous _______.
Peristalsis; Distention
If a person becomes depressed, the autonomic nervous system may slow impulses, which slow peristalsis, resulting in _______.
Constipation
________ is the normal position during defacation.
Squatting
In instances of painful defecation, the patient often suppresses the urge to defecate to avoid pain, contributing to the development of _______.
Constipation
In pregnancy, a temporary obstruction created by the fetus ______ passage of feces.
Impairs
Slowing of peristalsis during the ______ trimester of pregnancy often leads to constipation.
Third
A pregnant woman’s frequent straining during defecation or delivery may result in the formation of ________.
Hemorrhoids
____________ agents used during surgery cause temporary cessation of peristalsis.
General anesthetic
________ anesthetic agents block parasympathetic impulses to the intestinal musculature.
Inhaled
A patient who receives a _____ or _____ anesthetic is at less risk for elimination alterations because this type of anesthesia generally affects bowel activity minimally or not at all.
Local; Regional
A situation in which peristalsis is temporarily stopped for approximately 24-48 hours due to direct manipulation of the bowels during surgery.
Ileus
_____ analgesics slow peristalsis and contractions, often resulting in constipation.
Opioid
This medication decreases intestinal bacterial flora, often resulting in diarrhea.
Antibiotics
Patients need to avoid regular use of ______ because the intestine often becomes dependent on it.
Laxatives
Constipation is a _____, not a disease.
Symptom
Infrequent bowel movement/constipation is considered to be less than ____ times a week.
Three
Hardened stool that is retained in the rectum
Impaction
