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colostomy (indications (birth defect such as blocked or missing anal…
colostomy
indications
birth defect such as blocked or missing anal opening called imperforate anus
serious infection such as diverticulitis
inflammation of the little cells on the colon
inflammatory bowel disease
injury to the colon or rectum
partial or complete intestinal or bowel blockage
rectal or colon cancer
wound or fistulas in the perineum
risk of the procedure
bleeding
damage to nearby organs
infection
narrowing of the colostomy opening
skin irritation
wound opening
developing hernia at the incision
post operative nursing care
educate the patient on how to clean the stoma
educate that slim light weight, drainable pouch should patient wear
nurse should give ice chips to ease thirst
nurse should first give soft foods and clear liquids
educate on how to use colostomy bags correctly
restrict activity level
types of colostomy
transverse colostomy
ascending colostomy
descending colostomy
sigmoid colostomy
pre operative nursing care
make sure that patient is not taking anything per oral
reassure that the patient is free of anxiety by explaining the operation
nurse should explain the operation to the family members for support
defination
surgical opening in large intestines
it may be temporal or permanent