stomas Flashcards
1
Q
stoma exam
A
looks well no acute abdomen stoma site surrounding skin ask about pain opening- spout loop or end contents liquid/solid
ask patient to cough
palpate abdomen
ask patient to cough when palpating stoma
2
Q
where are urostomies normally found
A
RIF
3
Q
what a barrel colostomy
A
sigmoid volvulus
4
Q
what are the complications of stomas
A
deydration hypokalaemia retraction bowel obstruction ischaemia parastomal hernia prolapse fistulae skin
5
Q
stoma care
A
stoma nurse
bags are either disposable or emptied with a tap
