If Your Group Were "Under Attack" from Another,what Would You

question 28

Essay

If your group were "under attack" from another,what would you expect in regard to group cohesiveness?

Understand the physical characteristics and care requirements of different types of ostomies and urinary diversions.

Identify signs of infection or complications in patients with ostomies or urinary diversions and appropriate nursing interventions.

Describe the management of ostomy appliances and the importance of proper fitting and maintenance.

Understand the physiological implications of urinary and fecal diversions on patient health.

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnoses

Formal identifications of patient problems that nurses can legally address and manage independently.

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of affecting other parts of the body.

Night Sweats

A condition where excessive sweating occurs during sleep, not related to an overheated environment.

Palpation

A method of feeling with the hands to examine body parts beneath the skin, used by healthcare providers to detect abnormalities or to diagnose conditions.