A Patient Who Is Badly Constipated Has Just Received an Oil

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who is badly constipated has just received an oil retention enema. The nurse encourages this patient to try to hold the enema for at least how long before trying to have a bowel movement?

• A) 10 minutes
• B) 15 minutes
• C) 20 minutes
• D) 40 minutes

Grasp the significance of different social work settings and programs in achieving social welfare objectives.

Acknowledge the necessity of a generalist practice approach in social work.

Appreciate the interplay between social work practice and mental health.

Realize the impact of social policies and standards (such as EPAS) on the practice and education of social work.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen that plays a crucial role in digestion and insulin production.

Endocrine Glands

Glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.