Risk for Constipation Related to Impaired Gastric Motility Is Added

question 3

Multiple Choice

Risk for Constipation related to impaired gastric motility is added to the nursing care plan of a patient with a new spinal cord injury (SCI) . The nurse would plan which interventions to address this diagnosis?. Select all that apply.

• A) Check each stool for occult blood.
• B) Administer stool softener as prescribed.
• C) Institute chemical stimulation to initiate bowel evacuation.
• D) Place the patient in an adult incontinence garment.
• E) Manage parenteral feedings as ordered.

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Definitions:

Rotor Bars

Conductive bars typically found in the rotor of an induction motor, which carry current to produce a magnetic field that interacts with the stator field.

Starting Torque

The torque an electric motor generates to start a load moving.

Selsyn Motors

Special motors that can be employed to provide angular feedback information or control the rotation of devices at a distance.

Voltage

The measure of electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, driving current from places of high potential to low potential.