Question

Stoma Care
On examination of a 4/7 post bowel resection client with a temporary stoma, you find the stoma to be dark red, hard, dry and inactive. They also exhibit abdominal distension.
Based on the above answer the following questions (30 -60 word each)

1.1)   What is the possible complication that Mr Jacob is having?

1.2) List symptoms, signs and symptoms that led you to your answer in the above question.

Answer 1

Ans) 1.1) The most common early complications of stoma creation include improper siting, vascular compromise, retraction, peristomal skin irritation, peristomal infection/abscess/fistula, acute parastomal herniation, and early postoperative bowel obstruction.

1.2) Stoma blockage
not passing many stools, or passing watery stools.
bloating and swelling in your tummy.
tummy cramps.
a swollen stoma.
nausea or vomiting, or both.