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Ostomy Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct Graded A+

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Ostomy Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct Graded A+. What is the nurse's initial action when preparing to change a patient's colostomy pouching system? Applying clean gloves Draping the patient appropriately Emptying the colostomy Assessing the surrounding skin for signs of irritation. Applying clean gloves CORRECT. Applying gloves first will protect the nurse while checking the stoma for leakage and assessing the patient's skin for irritation. When pouching a patient's colostomy, which action reduces the patient's risk for injury? Measuring output when emptying the contents of the pouch Maintaining the patient's bowel elimination function Promoting the patient's autonomy with bowel elimination care Ostomy Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct | Graded A+ Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage CORRECT. Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage ensures correct pouching and prevents injury associated with skin breakdown. When changing the pouching system, which routine step best minimizes irritation of the skin surrounding the stoma? Using adhesive remover Emptying the ostomy bag only when full Avoiding unnecessary changes of the pouching system Wearing clean gloves Avoiding unnecessary changes of the pouching system Wearing clean gloves CORRECT. Each pouching system change increases the risk of irritating the surrounding skin tissue. Which initial nursing action would best help the patient learn self-care of a colostomy pouching system? Giving the patient handouts on self care of a colostomy Allowing the patient to examine an ostomy device Identifying a family member who can participate in the ostomy appliance process Giving the patient a mirror to watch the nurse provide care Giving the patient a mirror to watch the nurse provide care

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