You are called to conduct a preoperative consultation for EMERGENCY ostomy surgery. The two key objectives you have for this consultation are stoma site selection and:

The most common signs and symptoms of a complete small bowel obstruction in a patient with an ileostomy who has a food blockage are:

Conservative management of a suspected food blockage in the person with an ileostomy includes instructions to:

A 60-year-old male is 6 weeks postop following a sigmoid colostomy for rectal cancer. During a follow-up visit, he states that he has read about colostomy irrigation and is eager to start. What should your NEXT step be?

During the preoperative consultation with an adult patient scheduled to have a cystectomy and ileal conduit, your plan of care is to mark the stoma site in the:

Topic 4: Many of you have expressed that you enjoy Dr. Ira Byock’s book. Reflect on two of the stories we have read. What did you learn from them? How can these stories guide us in communicating about death and in affirming the worth and dignity of those who are dying? (Think about the title and why the book is called “Dying Well.”)

Topic 1: Throughout the semester, you have participated in several simulations. Reflect on these experiences, focusing on what you have learned about effective communication. Additionally, discuss how these simulations have enhanced your cultural and religious competency in patient care. What strategies did you develop to better communicate sensitive information across diverse cultural and religious contexts?

Mr. Neverland has a small, full thickness neuropathic foot ulcer that is not progressing for the past 2 weeks although arterial circulation is adequate, no signs of infection, offloading with total contact casting & topical wound management have been implemented. What is the most likely reason for his wound to be stagnant?

The nursing staff is asking how often they should change a transparent film dressing being utilized for autolytic debridement for a dry dermal ulcer. How will you respond?

A 98-year-old nursing home resident has a pressure injury that is not healing. She has a low zinc level. How does the low zinc level affect her wound healing?