Irrigating a Colostomy
The nurse has taught a client how to irrigate the client's colostomy. Which outcomes does the nurse anticipate when the client performs this procedure correctly?
The client expels soft, formed stool., The client demonstrates the ability to irrigate the colostomy., The client performs hand hygiene following irrigation of the colostomy., The client's stoma and surrounding skin remain free from irritation.
The nurse is reviewing prescriptions to irrigate an ostomy. Which clients can have their ostomy irrigated?
A client with a left-sided end colostomy, A client with a sigmoid colostomy
The nurse irrigates the client's colostomy. The client reports nausea and cramping. What action does the nurse take?
Assess the temperature of the irrigation water.
Which action by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) would require the nurse to intervene?
irrigating a client's colostomy
The nurse is caring for a client with a new sigmoid colostomy. The client expresses concern about how to anticipate when a bowel movement will pass into the bag. Which answer is most appropriate?
"Irrigating the colostomy can help establish an elimination routine."
