A person who has an illeostomy is at risk for an excessive ________ loss - Answers fluid
An internal fecal management system is used for a patient with _____________ to help prevent skin
____________ - Answers diarrhea
damage
after surgery, the stoma is _________. It ____________in size during the first 6-8 weeks after surgery -
Answers edematous
reduces
the barrier of the ostomy appliance is cut about _______ inch larger than the stoma size - Answers 1/8
An ostomy appliance is emptied when it is ________ full - Answers 1/3
A patient with a drainable ostomy appliance changes it about every ______ days - Answers 3-4
minimally, the patient should know how to change the ostomy appliance before going home
T/F - Answers T
A person with an ileostomy is taught 3 critical issues about nutrition: - Answers chewing
fluids
avoid corn/nuts, mushrooms
prolonged bedrest after surgery promotes hemostasis, especially in the deep veins of the legs. This
pathologic process may result in _____ - Answers DVT
State T or F for the following in terms of DVT:
lack of sensation in the leg
edema of the lower extremity
leg pain
localized warmth and tenderness of the leg
arterial insufficiency - Answers F
T
T
, T
F
State T or F for each to prevent pulmonary embolus for a patient on bed rest:
limit the persons fluid intake
encourage deep breathing and coughing
elevate knee portion of bed
teach leg exercises to do in bed - Answers F
T
F
T
when teaching a patient about orthostatic hypotension, the nurse should explain that its manefestations
can be modified by: - Answers moving slowly
ambulation is stressed after immobilization because it _______________, ________________, and
______________ - Answers prevents DVT
increases respirations
stimulates gut
the patient choosing a continent urinary diversion needs to ____________ on a schedule - Answers
catheterize
when collecting a 24 hour urine specimen, the nurse should _________, __________, _________, and
__________ - Answers check labs
empty the specimen
keep last one if 1st was disposed
educate patient
When a patient with a foley catheter complains of discomfort in the bladder, the nurse should first: -
Answers check whole system
medications used to treat OAB have side effectws like dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation
T/F - Answers T