Fundamentals of Nursing Skills & Concepts Chapter 31

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Defecation
Bowel elimination
Feces
Stool
Peristalsis
Rhythmic contractions of intestinal smooth muscle that facilitate defecation.
Gastrocolic reflex
Increased Peristalsis activity;
Anal Sphincters
Ring-shaped bands of muscles
Valsalva maneuver
Closing the glottis and contracting the pelvic and abdominal muscles to increase abdominal pressure
Fecal impaction
Large, hardened mass of stool interferes with defecation, making it impossible for the client to pass feces voluntarily
Flatulence or Flatus
Excessive accumulation of intestinal gas.
Diarrhea
The urgent passage of watery stool and commonly is accompanied by abdominal cramping.
Fecal incontinence
The inability to control the elimination of stool.
Suppository
Oval or cone-shaped mass that melts at body temperature.
Enema
Introduces a solution into the rectum
Retention Enema
A solution held within the large intestine for a specified period, usually at least 30 minutes.
Ostomy
Surgically created opening to the bowel or other structure.
Ileostomy
Surgically created opening to the ileum.