17 hours ago 35. In report, the nurse learns that the patient has a transverse colostomy. What should the nurse expect when providing care for this patient? a. Semiliquid stools with increased fluid … >> Go To The Portal
c. Assess and document stoma appearance. d. Monitor and record the volume, color, and odor of the drainage. e. Empty the ostomy bag and measure and record the amount of drainage. d, e. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) can monitor and record observations related to the drainage and can measure and record the amount. The LPN could
responsibilities of the RN (teaching, assessing stoma, and developing a care plan). A male patient who has undergone an anterior-posterior repair is worried about his sexuality. What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient? a. Have the patient's sexual partner reassure the patient that he is still desirable. b.
Priority Decision: A postoperative patient has a nursing diagnosis of pain related to effects of medication and decreased GI motility as evidenced by abdominal pain and distention and inability to pass flatus. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient? a. Ambulate the patient more frequently. b.
When obtaining a nursing history from the patient with colorectal cancer, the nurse should specifically ask the patient about a. dietary intake. b. sports involvement. c. environmental exposure to carcinogens. d. long-term use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). a.