NUR 3026 Exam 2 Guide With
Complete Solution
Stoma characteristics - ANSWER healthy- beefy red
necrotic- dark, dead tissue
Ostomy diet - ANSWER Initial: liquids, low-fiber
Psychosocial concerns with an ostomy - ANSWER Return to normal activities
Body Image
Sexuality
Ostomy support group
Empty ostomy bag when - ANSWER 1/3 full
Transverse (double) colostomy - ANSWER used in emergencies
Wound care ostomy nurse - ANSWER consulted on placement of stoma
Complications from diarrhea - ANSWER Electrolyte imbalance
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Assess for complications dealing with diarrhea - ANSWER Dry mucous
membranes
Skin turgor
, Lab values
Urine output
Sunken eyes
Diarrhea Etiologies - ANSWER Laxatives
Adverse drug effect
Infection (bacterial, C-diff, etc)
Malabsorption (Celiac disease)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dumping Syndrome (gastric bypass surgery)
Diarrhea Treatment - ANSWER Replace fluids and electrolytes
Antibiotics
Diet modification (clear liquids or BRAT)
Antimotility agents (caution; severe constipation)
Types of Enemas - ANSWER Cleansing (hypotonic;soapy)
Hypertonic (Na, P; small volume)
Retention (mineral oil; larger volume)
Medicated (for reducing K or bacteria)
Complete Solution
Stoma characteristics - ANSWER healthy- beefy red
necrotic- dark, dead tissue
Ostomy diet - ANSWER Initial: liquids, low-fiber
Psychosocial concerns with an ostomy - ANSWER Return to normal activities
Body Image
Sexuality
Ostomy support group
Empty ostomy bag when - ANSWER 1/3 full
Transverse (double) colostomy - ANSWER used in emergencies
Wound care ostomy nurse - ANSWER consulted on placement of stoma
Complications from diarrhea - ANSWER Electrolyte imbalance
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Assess for complications dealing with diarrhea - ANSWER Dry mucous
membranes
Skin turgor
, Lab values
Urine output
Sunken eyes
Diarrhea Etiologies - ANSWER Laxatives
Adverse drug effect
Infection (bacterial, C-diff, etc)
Malabsorption (Celiac disease)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dumping Syndrome (gastric bypass surgery)
Diarrhea Treatment - ANSWER Replace fluids and electrolytes
Antibiotics
Diet modification (clear liquids or BRAT)
Antimotility agents (caution; severe constipation)
Types of Enemas - ANSWER Cleansing (hypotonic;soapy)
Hypertonic (Na, P; small volume)
Retention (mineral oil; larger volume)
Medicated (for reducing K or bacteria)
