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Is/are the Single Greatest Cause of Preventable Death

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is/are the single greatest cause of preventable death.


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An assessment concerning the reactions of an individual, family, or community to real or possible health issues or life events, which forms the foundation for choosing nursing actions.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure where a portion of the colon is brought through an opening in the abdominal wall to create a stoma for waste elimination.

Impaired Skin Integrity

A condition where the skin is broken, damaged, or has an area of breakdown, indicating a disruption to its normal structure and function.

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A medical device used to collect waste from a surgically created opening in the body, such as a stoma, following an ostomy surgery.

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