A Client with Bladder Cancer Has Undergone a Complete Cystectomy

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client with bladder cancer has undergone a complete cystectomy with ileal conduit.Four hours after the surgery,the nurse observes the stoma to be cyanotic.Which is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Reassess in 2 hours.
• B) Loosen the dressing.
• C) Notify the surgeon.
• D) Apply oxygen.

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Definitions:

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, crucial for bone growth and healing.

Trabeculae

Beam-like structures of compact bone, providing structural support and strength within various bones.

Haversian Canals

Microscopic tubes in bone that contain blood vessels and nerves.

Perforating Canals

Perforating canals, also known as Volkmann's canals, are channels within compact bone that allow blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves to travel across bone, connecting with Haversian canals.