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Clients with Fecal Elimination Problems Heather Nelson, RN
Nursing Diagnoses Clients with Fecal Elimination Problems Heather Nelson, RN
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Constipation Related to: Inadequate fiber in diet
Immobility or inadequate physical activity Inadequate fluid intake Pain on defecation Change in routine (e.g., diet intake) Abuse of laxatives Delaying defecation when urge is present Use of prescribed constipating medications (e.g., narcotic analgesic, iron, antacid, and anticholinergic)
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Perceived constipation
Related to: Altered thought processes Family health beliefs Knowledge deficit about normal processes
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Bowel incontinence Related to: Diarrhea Fecal impaction
Central nervous system disruption (e.g., stroke) Cognitive/perceptual impairment Demyelinating disease Extreme debilitation
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Diarrhea Related to: Dietary alteration Stress/anxiety
Inflammation or irritation of bowel Drug side-effects Spoiled food Tube feeding Allergy
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Potential fluid volume deficit
Related to: Diarrhea Abnormal fluid loss through ostomy
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Potential impaired skin integrity
Related to: Prolonged diarrhea Bowel incontinence Bowel diversion ostomy
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