Asked by Adrian Prasad on May 05, 2024
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A client with sluggish bowel movements asks what causes evacuation to occur.What muscle activity should the nurse explain to this client? Select all that apply.
A) Flatus
B) Peristalsis
C) Mass peristalsis
D) Haustral churning
E) Valsalva maneuver
Peristalsis
The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the colon.
Haustral Churning
The slow movement of the contents within the large intestine, facilitated by the segmentation movements of the haustra, aiding in water absorption and feces formation.
- Pinpoint food preferences that help in preventing or handling constipation.
- Exhibit proficiency in recording and analyzing various intestinal sounds.
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sandeep aluruMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C,D
Explanation :
Peristalsis, mass peristalsis, and haustral churning are all muscle activities that help move fecal matter through the digestive tract and ultimately lead to evacuation. Flatus and the Valsalva maneuver may play a role in bowel movements, but they are not the primary muscle activities involved.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint food preferences that help in preventing or handling constipation.
- Exhibit proficiency in recording and analyzing various intestinal sounds.