A Patient Who Has Ulcerative Colitis Has a Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who has ulcerative colitis has a proctocolectomy and ileostomy. Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

• A) Restrict fluid intake to prevent constant liquid drainage from the stoma.
• B) Use care when eating high-fiber foods to avoid obstruction of the ileum.
• C) Irrigate the ileostomy daily to avoid having to wear a drainage appliance.
• D) Change the pouch every day to prevent leakage of contents onto the skin.

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Definitions:

Retroperitoneal

Located behind the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

Mesenteries

Folds of peritoneum that attach the intestines to the abdominal wall, supporting and allowing vascular and neural communication.

Mastication

The action of masticating food to ready it for swallowing and subsequent digestion.

Parasympathetic Nerves

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, conserving energy and lowering metabolism.