Asked by Sierra Mizgorski on Jul 29, 2024
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The nurse is caring for patients with ostomies. In which ostomy location will the nurse expect very liquid stool to be present?
A) Sigmoid
B) Transverse
C) Ascending
D) Descending
Very Liquid Stool
Diarrhea, a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
Sigmoid
Refers to the S-shaped section of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum.
Ascending
Moving upward or advancing to higher levels or positions.
- Show proficiency in the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system regarding bowel movements.
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Erjona KanxhaAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The path of digestion goes from the ascending, across the transverse, to the descending and finally passing into the sigmoid; therefore, the least formed stool (very liquid) would be in the ascending.
Learning Objectives
- Show proficiency in the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system regarding bowel movements.