A client is found to have colon cancer. An abdominoperineal
resection and colostomy are scheduled....

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A client is found to have colon cancer. An abdominoperineal
resection and colostomy are scheduled. Neomycin is ordered. The nurse explains
to the client that the primary purpose for administering this drug is to: 

1. decrease peristalsis in the intestines. 

2. decrease the bacterial content in the colon. 

3. reduce inflammation of the bowel. 

4. help prevent postoperative pneumonia.

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Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among adults in the United States and the fourth most common cancer diagnosis (Markowitz et al., 2002). The oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine make up the digestive system. The colon, which is the first part of the large intestine and is about 5 feet long, ends at the rectum and anus. When cells in the body start to grow out of control, cancer results. The deepest layer of the wall of the large intestine is where colorectal cancer first appears. Constipation, diarrhoea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms are the main signs of this cancer because they prevent the intestines from emptying. The symptoms of generalised stomach discomfort may include cramps, bloating, fullness, regular gas,

A client is found to have colon cancer. An abdominoperineal resection and colostomy are scheduled. Neomycin is ordered. The nurse explains to the client that the primary purpose for administering this...

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