Peristalic Movements in the Intestine – Colonic peristalsis is slow. Mass peristalsis is strong, few waves per day, stimulated by food in small intestine.
Variables Influencing Bowel Elimination
Developmental considerations
Daily patterns
Food and fluid (need to drink 2L per day fluid)
Activity and muscle tone
Lifestyle, psychological variables
Pathologic conditions
Medications ie. pain meds relax muscles. black stool: blood or iron present
Diagnostic studies - barium
Surgery and anesthesia
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