ATI RN
RN-ATI-Fundamentals-of-Nursing-2023-2024 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a bowel-training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Administer a cathartic suppository 30 min prior to scheduled defecation times. This action helps stimulate bowel movement in clients with spinal cord injuries by promoting peristalsis and aiding in bowel evacuation. Increasing refined grains (choice
A) may not directly address the bowel-training program. Providing a cold drink (choice
B) may not have a significant impact on bowel movements. Restricting fluid intake to 1,500 mL per day (choice
D) can lead to dehydration and worsen constipation.
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