A Nurse Observes That a Client's Ileal Conduit Stoma Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse observes that a client's ileal conduit stoma is dark bluish in the immediate postoperative period.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

• A)Chart the observation.
• B)Have the client assume a semi-Fowler's position.
• C)Remove the pouch,and make the pouch opening larger.
• D)Notify the health care provider immediately.

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Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Extensions of neurons that transmit electrochemical signals throughout the nervous system, enabling communication and response to stimuli.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, or in biology, the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another.

Triple Cardiac Bypass

A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by diverting blood around narrowed or blocked arteries using graft vessels.

Incision Sites

Locations on the body where cuts have been made during surgery or for other medical purposes.