What is fecal texture?

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I was charting a BM in our computerized charting & it asks me (from a drop-down menu) what the "texture" of the BM was. There were options like hard, soft, liquid, etc. One of the options for texture was "fecal." Can anyone describe what a fecal-textured BM is :lol2: Gotta love computer charting!

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

No corn-laden option yet, but maybe I'll suggest that in our next staff meeting. Perhaps we should have a numerical corn density rating to accompany that (kernels per gram)?
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Specializes in Spinal Cord injuries, Emergency+EMS.

Bristol stool chart anyone ?

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http://www.nursingtimes.net/Journals/1/Files/2009/3/31/Stool%20Chart%20O4.pdf

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I totally want to post that Bristol chart in our break room!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
:eek:That would be a massive turd to weigh a kg.

haven't you ever weighed yourself before and after having a BM? I have, and it's definitely not outside the realm of possibility!

(did I share too much?)

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.

That chart doesn't list the most feared Type 8.

Type 8: Stool has a mucous-like consistency, with bubbles and a foul odor (sprayed out). This may indicate unsafe amounts of alcohol and/or recreational drugs.

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.
haven't you ever weighed yourself before and after having a BM? I have, and it's definitely not outside the realm of possibility!

(did I share too much?)

I have and haven't ever lost a lb. let alone 2.2lbs.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
I have and haven't ever lost a lb. let alone 2.2lbs.

good boy, you must be eating all your veggies!

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Specializes in Spinal Cord injuries, Emergency+EMS.
I totally want to post that Bristol chart in our break room!

you needthe bristol chocolate chart for that

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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xns3mMGw2fU/SrJ_2xMOisI/AAAAAAAABzw/WiKXrc90rFc/s1600-h/Bristol+chocolate+chart.jpg

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This post reminds me of 2 things:

1. Ron White the comedian: "Have you ever taken a poop so big that your pants fit better afterward?"

2. When I was in nursing school an instructor told us that we were not supposed to describe a BM as having the consistency of chocolate cake batter, but she never said why not. I kinda figured it had something to do with not describing something as having a consistency of a food substance. Then, I could never figure out why we were describing phlegm as being "frothy." I never looked at a late or cappuccino the same and figured if they could ruin my cappuccino, I should be able to ruin their chocolate cake.:D

(and no, I have never described someone's bm as chocolate cake batter consistency)

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.
P.S....was "corn-laden" one of the options? ;)

LMAO! :yeah:

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P.S....was "corn-laden" one of the options? ;)

You're:up::lol2:

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:eek:That would be a massive turd to weigh a kg.

I. Cannot. Stop. Laughing.... oh bless us and keep us....

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