Which information is true about the large intestine select all that apply Quizlet

1. Perform hand hygiene, pull the curtains around the bed, obtain the patient's baseline vital signs, assess the patient's level of comfort, and palpate for abdominal distention.

2. Position the patient on his or her left side in Sims' position with the knees flexed and the back toward the nurse.

3. Drape the trunk and legs with a bath blanket, and place a waterproof pad under the buttocks.

4. Apply clean gloves and lubricate the index finger of the dominant hand with a water-soluble lubricant.

5. Instruct patient to take slow, deep breaths, and gently insert the index finger into the rectum.

6. With the finger, work the feces downward toward the end of the rectum, remove small pieces one at a time, and discard them into a bedpan.

7. Wash and dry the buttocks and anal area.

8. Remove the bedpan and inspect the feces for color and consistency.

9.
Perform hand hygiene and record the results of the procedure.

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