Care of the Patient with a Colostomy Test, complete questions and answers (all answers correct) 2022 update

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, hernias, infections, internal bleeding, problems from scar tissue, prolapse of the colostomy, and wound breaking open. 3. What electrolyte imbalance or conditions would you observe in a patient who has had a colostomy? - Potassium and sodium levels need to be monitored. Increase in vomiting or diarrhea would cause imbalances. 4. What does a normal stoma look like? - A normal stoma should appear red or pink in color. The stoma should be moist and shiny and the skin around the stoma should be normal in appearance. 5. What are the parts of a colostomy appliance? -Consist of faceplate and the ostomy bag. The “one-piece ostomy appliance” has the faceplate and ostomy bag integrated. The “two-piece ostomy appliance” comes with the faceplate and ostomy bag separated.