A Postoperative Patient with an Ostomy Has the Potential for Loss

question 17

Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient with an ostomy has the potential for loss of fluid volume and electrolyte imbalance.Which assessments indicate such loss? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Changing mental status
• B) Twitching
• C) Poor skin turgor
• D) Moist mucous membranes
• E) Weakness

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Definitions:

Belongness

Belongness refers to the human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it is friends, family, or a larger community.

Defense Reaction

A psychological or physiological response to a perceived threat to one’s well-being, often involving strategies to cope with stress or anxiety.

Learned Taste Aversion

The phenomenon where an individual develops a dislike or avoidance of a particular food after a negative experience, such as sickness, that gets associated with that food.

Trial-And-Error Learning

Trial-and-error learning is a form of problem-solving that involves attempting different solutions and learning from mistakes until the correct solution is found.