The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Patients About the Process

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about the process of a mechanical bowel obstruction.Which example should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A) A tumor obstructs the lumen of the bowel.
• B) A paralytic ileus causes cessation of peristalsis.
• C) The bowel is inflamed by diverticulitis.
• D) The bowel motility is slowed by antidiarrheal drugs.

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Definitions:

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, line cavities, and separate spaces or organs within the body.

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A progressive neurological disorder characterized by movement problems such as tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement.

Antiparkinsonism Drugs

Medications designed to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, helping to control movement issues and tremors.

Bradykinesia

A condition typically associated with Parkinson's disease, characterized by slowness in the initiation and execution of movement.