NURSING 1140 (NURSING1140

Care of the Patient with a Colostomy Review Questions 1. What are the key nursing interventions for the care of a patient with a colostomy? 2. What are the complications of a colostomy? 3. What electrolyte imbalance or conditions would you observe in a patient who has had a colostomy? 4. What does a normal stoma look like? 5. What are the parts of a colostomy appliance? Student Simulation Prep Assignment 1. Identify items and their purpose in the care of a patient with a colostomy. Item Purpose ...

Care of the Patient with a Colostomy Review Questions 1. What are the key nursing interventions for the care of a patient with a colostomy? - Maintain skin integrity, changing/emptying bags regularly, help them as much as possible to get comfortable when they go home, and make sure that adequate education has been provided due to the difficulty of care of a new ostomy. 2. What are the complications of a colostomy? - Complications include: blockage of the colostomy, damage to other organs,...