Preoperative Preparation of Patients Undergoing a Fecal or Urinary Diversion

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Preoperative Preparation of Patients Undergoing a Fecal or Urinary Diversion

  Patient Assessment Planned Procedure, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Plan Major Concerns of Patient and Family/Significant Others Barriers to Self-Care Psychological Physical Cognitive Understanding Fears Learning Style/Learning Level Patient’s Support System…

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Patient Education Following Urinary/Fecal Diversion

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  Patient Education   Assessing Readiness   Pouching Principles How to Empty When to Empty Indications for Pouch Change Preparing Equipment Assessing Peristomal Skin Measuring Stoma Peristomal Skin Cleansing Removal of Pouching System…

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System

  Kidney Location and Structure   Elimination of Urine Ureters Ureter Function   Structure and Function of the Lower Urinary Tract Urinary Bladder Urethra Pelvic Floor Female Pelvic Floor Male Pelvic Floor Adrenal…

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Rehabilitation Issues and Special Ostomy Patient Needs

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Rehabilitation Issues and Special Ostomy Patient Needs

  Impact of an Ostomy on Self-Image/Self-Concept Stages of Adaptation Process Factors Affecting Ability to Adapt Self-Esteem/Coping Skills Past Experience with Ostomy/Expectations Support Provided by Significant Others Assistance Provided by Health…

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Urinary Stomas: Disease States that Lead to the Creation of a Urinary Stoma and the Use of Intestinal Segments in Urinary Diversion

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Urinary Stomas: Disease States that Lead to the Creation of a Urinary Stoma and the Use of Intestinal Segments in Urinary Diversion

  Indications for Intestinal Urinary Diversion Bladder Cancer Risk Factors Presentation Histopathology Diagnostic Considerations Management Other Malignancies Benign Indications for Urinary Diversion Neurogenic Bladder Radiation Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis Trauma   Surgical Procedures…

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Other Conditions that Lead to a Fecal Diversion

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Other Conditions that Lead to a Fecal Diversion

  Polyposis Syndromes Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome Etiology Clinical Presentation Medical Management Surgical Management Gardner’s Syndrome Etiology Clinical Presentation Medical Management Surgical Management Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Etiology Clinical Presentation Medical Management Surgical…

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Paul Kim, DPM, MSJavier La Fontaine, DPM, MSLawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH “We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, and Steven R. Kravitz, DPM, for their…

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Pressure Ulcers

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Pressure Ulcers

Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN, CWCN, APN-CCRN, MAPWCA, FAANJanet E. Cuddigan, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAANWendy S. Harris, RN, BSHS, BSN The contributions of Courtney H. Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN in previous…

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Skin: An Essential Organ

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Skin: An Essential Organ

Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAANJeffrey M. Levine, MD, AGSF, CMD, CWSKimberly LeBlanc, MN, RN, CETN(C)Marjana Tomic-Canic, PhD, RN Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able…

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Wound Gallery

Oct 10, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Wound Gallery

Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN 1.  What is the most likely diagnosis of this recently debrided ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot? A.  Pressure ulcer B.  Arterial…

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