FECES - FECALYSIS Color Consistency

Series of tests done to a stool Composition of the feces Amount of fluid

 To diagnose: excreted together with
a. Conditions affecting the stool.
the digestive tract RBC
b. Cause of the WATERY Consistency
Related to bleeding
condition DIARRHEA,
STEATORRHEA
 Assess cause of
Pus cells LOW RBC diarrhea
Presence of NORMAL  Encourage to eat bulk
infection/inflammation  Encourage continuity forming food
of the diet and  Encourage increase
HIGH Pus cells exercise performed. fluid intake; monitor
Greater than 10 I&O
 Assess if pus is HIGH RBC  Educate what food
associated with blood Associated with possible should be avoided
 Assess for the cause bacterial/parasitic  Educate how to
and precipitating infection and of properly prepare and
factors inflammation in the handle food
 Refer to physician bowel  Give antidiarrheals, if
 Give medications. If  Further assess the necessary and
necessary and condition of the prescribed
prescribed client. Possible SOLID Consistency
presence of NORMAL
LOW Pus cells hemorrhoids or *CONSTIPATION
0–4 lacerations *compact, severely
 Explain that a slight  Withhold the solid:
increase in this value medication, if  Assess cause of
and thus may indicate indicated constipation
fever  In women, do not  Encourage increase
proceed if on fluid intake
menstrual period.  Encourage regular
period of elimination
 Emphasize
importance of correct
healthy diet, exercise
and fluid intake
 Give laxative or
enema. If indicated
and prescribed