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NUR 3026 Exam 2 Study Guide Solutions
Stoma characteristics - Ans:✔✔-healthy- beefy red
necrotic- dark, dead tissue
Ostomy diet - Ans:✔✔-Initial: liquids, low-fiber
Psychosocial concerns with an ostomy - Ans:✔✔-Return to normal activities
Body Image
Sexuality
Ostomy support group
Empty ostomy bag when - Ans:✔✔-1/3 full
Transverse (double) colostomy - Ans:✔✔-used in emergencies
Wound care ostomy nurse - Ans:✔✔-consulted on placement of stoma
Complications from diarrhea - Ans:✔✔-Electrolyte imbalance
Dehydration
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Malnutrition
Assess for complications dealing with diarrhea - Ans:✔✔-Dry mucous membranes
Skin turgor
Lab values
Urine output
Sunken eyes
Diarrhea Etiologies - Ans:✔✔-Laxatives
Adverse drug effect
Infection (bacterial, C-diff, etc)
Malabsorption (Celiac disease)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dumping Syndrome (gastric bypass surgery)
Diarrhea Treatment - Ans:✔✔-Replace fluids and electrolytes
Antibiotics
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