Why might a patient with a urinary diversion be at risk for receiving antibiotics
inappropriately? - ANSWERS-Patients with incontinent bowel diversion have
chronic bacteriuria and will have positive urine cultures = multiple rounds of
antibiotic treatment and multi drug resistant organisms. Antibiotic treatment
should only be started with patients who have other clinical signs of active
infection.
total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with continent
ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for ileal pouch-anal
anastomosis
ileostomy function and management - ANSWERS-*function begins in 24-48 hours
, *initially gas, then liquid output for several days, then becomes mushy
*output of 500-600 ml/day (higher output the higher up in the ileum stoma is)
*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
*protect peristomal skin
*watch for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
ileostomy complications - ANSWERS-*high risk for bowel obstruction-instruct pt
to chew food thoroughly and drink lots of water
*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
transverse colostomy location - ANSWERS-RUQ or LUQ
diversion of large bowel at the transverse colon, with or without colectomy,
usually temporary loop stoma
transverse colostomy function and management - ANSWERS-*function begins
within 48 hours
*initially gas, then mushy or semi-formed
*may have urge to poop with mucous from rectum
*no effect on nutritional absorption
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