Assignment help

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Sep 25, 2007

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Daytonite, BSN, RN · Sep 26, 2007

i have to say that i think some of these questions are a little vague. is it possible that they relate to some reading you were required to have done? here are some links to websites that have information on ostomies.

http://www.uoaa.org/ - united ostomy association of america
http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/ - ostomy information and care guidelines

sodium cromoglycate (intal) one capsule 6 hourly is prescribed.
the action of this drug is to:
(a) dilate the bronchi
(b) reduce swelling in the bronchial mucosa
© minimize sputum production
(d) prevent histamine release from the bronchi mast cells
answer : i think d) is correct

yes, "d" is correct. mast cells rupture and release histamine which occurs during an asthma attack. by preventing this release of the histamine, the asthma attack is abated.

https://allnurses.com/forums/2367814-post3.html

"after the ileostomy operation, what will the stoma look like?"
(a) it will resemble the lining of the mouth
(b) a smooth dark red pouch
© a dusky blue protrusion the size of a ten-cent coin
(d) purplish with a grooved moist appearance
answer: a) is correct

a stoma that starts to turn dark red and progresses to dusky blue or purplish indicates a compromised blood supply.

as colostomy teaching progresses, the nurse should stress that the colostomy lacks:
(a) movement
(b) autonomy
© sensation
(d) coordination
answer : c) is correct

don't have an answer for this.

mr. worthy has the abdominoperineal resection and returns to the ward with a colostomy which is draining.
which of the following foods should be eliminated from mr. worthy’s diet?
(a) licorice
(b) orange juice
© prunes
(d) onions
answer d) is correct

both c and d are possible answers. prunes will increase the number and frequency of stools. onions may increase odor and gas. licorice can change the color of the stools. my feeling is that the answer is "c - prunes" since they are a natural laxative. while you want to teach the patient to avoid foods that create excessive gas in the gi tract the foods that can cause this can be unique for each person. however, you want to start bowel training as soon as possible after the surgery. prunes are a natural laxative as well as a source of gas. the likelihood of the patient becoming constipated and needing prunes is really unlikely. my mother had a colostomy and i used to get in arguments with her about her constantly eating prunes all the time and then crabbing about her colostomy bag always draining (well, no kidding, if you're eating prunes every day!) maybe i'm just prejudiced because of what i went through with my mother and her prunes.

http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs06.htm

http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/pubs/food_ref_card.pdf

Alagersamy · Sep 27, 2007

i have to say that i think some of these questions are a little vague. is it possible that they relate to some reading you were required to have done? here are some links to websites that have information on ostomies.
http://www.uoaa.org/ - united ostomy association of america
http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/ - ostomy information and care guidelines
yes, "d" is correct. mast cells rupture and release histamine which occurs during an asthma attack. by preventing this release of the histamine, the asthma attack is abated.
https://allnurses.com/forums/2367814-post3.html
a stoma that starts to turn dark red and progresses to dusky blue or purplish indicates a compromised blood supply.
don't have an answer for this.
both c and d are possible answers. prunes will increase the number and frequency of stools. onions may increase odor and gas. licorice can change the color of the stools. my feeling is that the answer is "c - prunes" since they are a natural laxative. while you want to teach the patient to avoid foods that create excessive gas in the gi tract the foods that can cause this can be unique for each person. however, you want to start bowel training as soon as possible after the surgery. prunes are a natural laxative as well as a source of gas. the likelihood of the patient becoming constipated and needing prunes is really unlikely. my mother had a colostomy and i used to get in arguments with her about her constantly eating prunes all the time and then crabbing about her colostomy bag always draining (well, no kidding, if you're eating prunes every day!) maybe i'm just prejudiced because of what i went through with my mother and her prunes.
http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs06.htm
http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/pubs/food_ref_card.pdf

thanks for your help.

i need some more info regarding this, so if some one could add additional answers or details that will be great help for me thanks for this service.

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Sep 27, 2007

It looks like Daytonite provided some great guidance and direction for you to go off of, with some great links for you to do further research on your own. Good luck to you!