An infant with imperforate anus has an anal plasty and temporary ...

[stephzh]

An infant with imperforate anus has an anal plasty and temporary colostomy. Which statement by the infant's mother indicates that she understands how to care for the infant's colostomy at home?
 
  a. I will call the doctor right away if my baby starts vomiting.
  b. I'll call my home health nurse if the colostomy bag needs to be changed.
  c. I'll call the doctor if I notice that the colostomy stoma is pink.
  d. I'll have my mother help me with the care of the colostomy.

Question 2

The nurse understands that further health teaching is necessary when her young patient who has just had an abortion states, I guess I'll have to wear a tampon for the next week. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[mrphibs]

Answer to Question 1

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A Parents are taught signs of strangulation; vomiting, pain, and an irreducible mass
in the abdomen. The physician should be contacted immediately if strangulation
is suspected.
B The mother should be taught the basics of colostomy care, including how to
change the appliance.
C The colostomy stoma should be pink in color, not pale or discolored.
D There is no evidence that her mother knows how to care for a colostomy. This
also does not indicate the mother has understanding of caring for the infant's
colostomy.

Answer to Question 2

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Bleeding and cramping are normal after the procedure and will last for 1 to 2 weeks.
Sanitary pads should be used rather than a tampon for the first week after an abortion to
prevent infection. Other necessary health teaching that should be done includes the
following: no intercourse for the first week; no douching for the first week, or perhaps not
at all; temperature evaluation twice per day to identify infection; follow-up appointment in
2 weeks; and no strenuous work for a few days.

[stephzh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Excellent