IBD Flashcards
a client with IBD has a NGT in place following surgery for decompression of the stomach. which nursing actions are important when monitoring the client’s responses to deficient fluid volume
measure abdominal girth every 4hrs
document the amount and color of NG drainage every shift
when teaching a client with IBD about prescribed sulfasalazine, the nurse instructs the client to
use sunscreen while taking the med
a client who has UC is scheduled for an ileostomy. when the client asks the nurse what to expect r/t bowel function and care after surgery, the nurse responds with which of the following
the stoma will require that you wear a collective device at all times
- **a client with an ileostomy has no control over the bowel
- **ileostomies are not irrigated and the stools are liquid or pastelike
the nurse is preparing to remove the NG from a client with IBD who had an obstruction. the client has tolerated clamping of the tube without problem. which of the following will the nurse check before removing the NG tube
bowel sounds in all four abdominal quadrants
a nurse is caring for the pt with Crohn’s disease who was admitted last night. which of the following manifestations would the nurse expect to note for this client?
diarrhea
the nurse is teaching a client and spouse how to irrigate a colostomy following surgery for inflammatory bowel disease. the client complains of severe cramping during the session. which of the following is the correct action by the nurse
stop the irrigation
***stop irrigation and allow time for rest
the nurse is evaluating the client’s understanding regarding care of the client’s ileostomy. the nurse determines that teaching goals have been met when the client performs which of the following for the nurse
cleanses the peristomal skin meticulously
a client with IBD has just undergone a temporary colostomy. the client tells the nurse that it could be very embarrassing in a business meeting to have foul-smelling stools in the collection device. which of the following foods will the nurse teach the client to consume to help prevent odor
buttermilk
