Exam 4 Gastrointestinal disorders
Exam 4 Gastrointestinal disorders ( 40 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy. The ostomy drainage bag should be emptied whenever it is
Choice A The ostomy drainage bag should be emptied when it is full to prevent leakage and discomfort for the patient. A full bag can cause the seal to break and may lead to skin irritation or infection around the stoma.
Choice B Waiting until the bag is half full might result in leakage and discomfort for the patient. It is best to empty the bag before it becomes too full.
Choice C Emptying the bag when it is only onequarter full is unnecessary and may lead to frequent bag changes, increasing the workload for the patient and the nurse.
Choice D Waiting until the bag is threequarters full might lead to discomfort for the patient and could increase the risk of leakage. It is best to empty the bag before it reaches this level of fullness.
Choice A The ostomy drainage bag should be emptied when it is full to prevent leakage and discomfort for the patient. A full bag can cause the seal to break and may lead to skin irritation or infection around the stoma.
Choice B Waiting until the bag is half full might result in leakage and discomfort for the patient. It is best to empty the bag before it becomes too full.
Choice C Emptying the bag when it is only onequarter full is unnecessary and may lead to frequent bag changes, increasing the workload for the patient and the nurse.
Choice D Waiting until the bag is threequarters full might lead to discomfort for the patient and could increase the risk of leakage. It is best to empty the bag before it reaches this level of fullness.