A&P
Location in the GI tract where effluent is mostly liquid with highly active enzymes.
What is the small intestine?
Diet restrictions, fluid requirements, and instructions for follow-up with the surgeon is part of this.
What is discharge planning for the ostomy patient?
Term used when an ostomy will be reversed some time in the near future.
What is a temporary colostomy?
Number one cause for ileostomy patients re-admission to the hospital.
What is dehydration?
Condition caused by skin's contact with small bowel effluent.
What is skin irritation or breakdown?
Most common location on the abdomen for an ileostomy.
What is the right side of the abdomen or right lower quadrant?
Primary educational goal for patients who are cognitively intact and independent.
What is perform own ostomy self-care?
Impact for colostomy patients not drinking enough fluids.
What is constipation?
Medical term for an ileostomy that will not be reversed.
What is a permanent ileostomy?
Term used when a stoma is within a crease or below the skin surface.
What is a retracted stoma?
Portion of the GI tract involving reabsorption of water.
What is the colon (large intestine)?
What is body image?
Maximum length of time a colostomy pouch should be worn between changes.
What is 7 days?
String beans, celery, almonds, and grapes are examples of these.
What are foods to avoid with an ileostomy?
Term used when the stoma is unusually long.
What is a prolapsed stoma?
Fingerlike projections that absorb water and nutrients in the GI tract.
What are villa?
Type of ostomy that creates the most odor.
What is a colostomy?
Instruction about this is of minimal concern with colostomy patients, but highly important with ileostomies.
What are fluid requirements or food restrictions?
Often the goal or maximum wear time for a small bowel ostomy.
What is 3 days?
Medical term identifying bulge formed when the intestine has moved through the abdominal muscle.
What is peristomal herniation?
Medical term for the location where the small intestine and large intestine connect together.
What is the cecum?
Focus patient education on misinformation and lack of understanding.
What is educating a patient with a current ostomy, not a new one.
Colostomy that has two stomas.
What is a double barrel colostomy?
Type of ileostomy identified by the presence of a bridge or rod.
What is a loop ileostomy?
Stoma condition where the primary concern involves compromised blood supply.
What is an ischemic stoma?