NSG 6435 Quiz 2 Latest 2022 Graded A

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Encopresis ✔✔constipation with fecal soiling, partial stool incontinence Constipation etiologies ✔✔NB: iron in formula overzealous toilet training fear of using bathroom 2nd to lack of priv... acy or cleanliness personality/emotion diet Constipation 2nd to disorders of GI tract ✔✔Structural (Hirschsprung's) Systemic (hypothyroidism) 2nd to meds (narcs, antihistamines) neurogenic (spinal cord lesions) Constipation tx ✔✔NB: water with prune juice, glycerin suppository Older: stool softeners, miralax, lactulose Encopresis criteria ✔✔must occur once a month for at least 3 months chronological or developmental age of child must be at least 4 years fecal incontinence must not be due to physiologic effects of meds or medical condition Encopresis male vs female ✔✔occurs more commonly in MALES than females primary [Show More]

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