Hondros NUR 195 Exam 2 Questions and Answers

hemicolectomy - Type of surgery done to remove part of your large intestine Hemicolectomy Recovery - Dr. will follow up, ask how much pain pt feels, how well they can keep food down. Before going home pt must pass gas, and solid waste Hemicolectomy post surgery diet - Applesauce, banannas, cheese, fiber rich foods or supplements, oatmeal, cream of wheat, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, sweet potatoes, mild teas More Hemicolectomy post op care and diet - Drink more water or drinks w/electrolytes, monitor for hemorrhage, infection, bowel sounds and degree of abdominal distention Hemicolectomy post op care continues - Assess color, amount, odor of drainage Note any changes or the presence of clots or bright red bleeding. Initial drainage may be bright red, but and then become dark and finally clear or greenish yellow overt the first 2-3 days. Hemicolectomy Complication - Change in the color, amount or odor of the drainage may indicate a complication such as hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, or infection Care Coordination - Set of activities purposefully organized by a team of personnel that includes the patient to facilitate the appropriate delivery of the necessary services and information to support optimal health and care across settings over time Who needs care coordination the most? - Elderly, very young, and people w/multiple and complex chronic health conditions