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After a resident uses a bedpan, what should the nursing assistant observe and report?
- A.Nothing needs to be observed
- B.Only whether the pan was full
- C.Only the room temperature
- D.Color, amount, consistency of stool and color and amount of urine, plus any blood or pain
Correct answer
D. Color, amount, consistency of stool and color and amount of urine, plus any blood or pain
Why
Changes in stool or urine, blood, unusual odor, or pain can signal illness and must be reported and recorded. Elimination output is important assessment information.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-079).