The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient after the initial ostomy appliance was
placed over the stoma. In which situation should the nurse replace the appliance?
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The stoma is constricted.
, An experienced nurse is teaching a new nurse about peristomal skin care while
changing an ostomy appliance. Which statement by the new nurse demonstrates
understanding?
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"I should gently wash the area around the stoma with warm tap water and
pat it dry."
Discharge teaching includes providing the patient with details on care and
management of the urostomy pouch. Which statement by the patient indicates the
need for further education?
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"I should change the pouch immediately after drinking something."
An experienced nurse is teaching a nursing student about emptying urostomy
pouches. Which statement by the student demonstrates understanding?
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"I should empty the pouch when it is more than one-third to one-half full."
The nurse cleanses the skin around a patient's stoma. What is the next step that should
be taken?
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placed over the stoma. In which situation should the nurse replace the appliance?
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The stoma is constricted.
, An experienced nurse is teaching a new nurse about peristomal skin care while
changing an ostomy appliance. Which statement by the new nurse demonstrates
understanding?
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"I should gently wash the area around the stoma with warm tap water and
pat it dry."
Discharge teaching includes providing the patient with details on care and
management of the urostomy pouch. Which statement by the patient indicates the
need for further education?
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"I should change the pouch immediately after drinking something."
An experienced nurse is teaching a nursing student about emptying urostomy
pouches. Which statement by the student demonstrates understanding?
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"I should empty the pouch when it is more than one-third to one-half full."
The nurse cleanses the skin around a patient's stoma. What is the next step that should
be taken?
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