Cancer of the bladder Flashcards
Ileal conduit
The ureters connect to the ileum to form a stoma
Post cystoscopy the patient is expected to be able to do this
Voiding
An expected side effect of a cystoscopy
Hematuria
What is a cystoscopy
x-ray of the bladder
most common sign of bladder cancer
painless hematuria
What would you recommend your patient do if they are having stomach pain after a cystoscopy
Warm bath
Explain how an ileal conduit would work
Urine goes from ureters to a stoma opening in the abdomen
What would you recommend the client do if there is a lot of mucus in the urine
drink a lot more water
Purpose of a collection bag added to a urinary diversion
Stop urine from backflowing
Urinary diversion/urostomy
Opening in the abdomen so pee can come out
Color of the stoma that is not good
Dusky or pale blue
