*NURSING > EXAM > CERTIFIED MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE MOSTLY TESTED EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS NEW U (All)
Christine Warren, 45 years old, has a long history of ulcerative colitis, and nonsurgical treatment no longer relieved her symptoms. She underwent a total proctocolectomy and a permanent ileostomy ... 12 hours ago. The nurse should contact the physician immediately if Mrs. Warren has which of these findings? 1) The stoma appears pale and dry. 2) The stoma appears red and shiny. 3) There is 200 mL of dark green output from the stoma. 4) There is 50 mL of serosanguinous drainage from the stoma. -1) The stoma appears pale and dry. Rationale: If there is an adequate blood supply to the stoma, the color is pink or red, and the stoma is moist as a result of mucous production. A pale dry color suggests ischemia of the stoma or bowel and must be reported immediately to the physician. With an ileostomy initially after surgery, the output is a loose, dark green liquid that may contain some blood. The ileostomy usually begins to drain within 24 of surgery at more than one liter per day. When changing Mrs. Warren's ileostomy bag, the nurse notices that the peristomal skin is irritated. Which of these actions by the nurse would be appropriate before reapplying the appliance? 1) Wash the area with antiseptic soap and water. 2) Clean the site with Dakin's solution. 3) Use a solid skin barrier. 4) Obtain an order for a topical antibiotic. -3) Use a solid skin barrier. Rationale: The drainage from the stoma can quickly irritate the surrounding tissue. Therefore, a solid skin barrier, with a pectin base or karaya wafer that has a measurable thickness and hydrocolloid adhesive properties, should be applied. Which of these comments, if made by Mrs. Warren before her surgery, would indicate that she had concerns about her body image?.... [Show More]
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