A patient with a new ileostomy is preparing to go home. What should the patient be taught about changing his ileostomy?
A) Apply moisturizing lotion after cleaning the stoma.
B) Apply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to applying the pouch.
C) Dispose of the clamp with each bag change.
D) Cleanse the area surrounding the stoma with alcohol.
Question 2
A patient is recovering in the PACU following gastric surgery. The nurse who is providing this patient's care is performing frequent assessments of the character and quantity of the patient's nasogastric (NG) drainage.
What are the nurse's expected findings during these assessments?
A) Copious quantities of straw-colored output
B) Scant amounts of greenish-colored output
C) Small amounts of blood-tinged output
D) Moderate amounts of clear output
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
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