Med Surg (Gastrointestinal/ Nutrition) Questions and Answers Rated A+

Med Surg (Gastrointestinal/ Nutrition) Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the characteristic of stool that drains form on ileostomy? liquid stool In the immediate post operative period of an ileostomy what type of diet should be prescribed? why? when can the client reintroduce fibrous foods? and how? low-residue (low fiber) to prevent obstruction of the narrow lumen of the small intestine and stoma (1-in diameter or less) After the ileostomy is healed, one at a time. What foods should the client avoid post ileostomy? (4) High fiber Stringy vegetables seeds or pits edible peels what are considered high fiber foods? (4) popcorn coconut brown rice multigrain bread What are considered stringy vegetables? (3) celery broccoli asparagus what are considered seeds or pits? strawberries raspberries olives what are considered edible peels apple slices cucumber dried fruits What foods are allowed post ileostomy? ( 4) peaches bananas potatoes lower fiber carbohydrates What are 3 low fiber carbohydrates? white rice refined grains pasta