OSTOMIES Circle the four errors in each one of the following…
Question Answered step-by-step OSTOMIES Circle the four errors in each one of the following… OSTOMIESCircle the four errors in each one of the following paragraphs and insert the correct information.1. Michelle Braun is a 16-year-old with ulcerative colitis. She is taking cortisone. She is on a high-residue diet. She has just been admitted to the hospital for a colectomy and elective loop ostomy. The nurse monitors her intake and output, daily weights, and electrolytes. The nurse also monitors for signs of inflammation in her joints, skin, and other parts of her body. The nurse teaches her to restrict fluids following surgery to limit the number of stools she has daily.2. James Key is a 46-year-old with a new sigmoid colostomy. Following surgery, the nurse monitors his stoma each shift to ensure that it remains gray and moist. The nurse explains that the stool will be semiformed and that he will have to irrigate his ostomy every 1 to 2 days to have bowel movements. The nurse contacts the dietitian to provide a list of the high-fiber foods that he should eat.CRITICAL THINKINGRead the following case study and answer the questions.Mrs. Millie Hendricks is a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility. Mrs. Hendricks has a history of severe osteoarthritis, and she has no teeth but is otherwise quite healthy. She normally has a bowel movement every other day but has occasional constipation, which she takes care of herself by requesting a dose of Milk of Magnesia. Today when the nurse brings Mrs. Hendricks’s medications to her, she says, “I think I need a second dose of that Milk of Magnesia. My bowels haven’t moved in 3 days.” The nurse looks at the medication administration record and finds as needed (prn) orders for Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide mixture), psyllium (Metamucil), senna (Senokot), or a tap water enema.1. What should the nurse do before administering more medication?2. What factors most likely led to Mrs. Hendricks’s constipation?3. What will happen if Mrs. Hendricks’s bowels do not move today?4. What nondrug interventions will help Mrs. Hendricks move her bowels?5. After Mrs. Hendricks’s bowels have moved, what measures can be instituted to prevent constipation next time? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 44536 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
