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Published on: October 29, 2014
CE: Caring for Patients After Ileostomy Surgery
Teresa McCartney1, Ashley Markwell, Mackenzie Rauch-Pucher
1Teresa McCartney, Ashley Markwell, Mackenzie Rauch-Pucher , and Jessica Cox-Reber are wound ostomy nurses at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn in Dearborn, MI. Contact author: Teresa McCartney, teresa.mccartney@beaumont.org . The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
After ileostomy surgery, patients require nutrition and hydration modifications to maintain electrolyte balances and prevent postoperative complications. In addition to becoming dehydrated, patients who have ileostomies can develop obstructions if care isn't taken to avoid certain kinds of foods. Moreover, changes to medications may be needed to manage ileostomy output or account for altered absorption. This article provides information on postoperative hydration, medication, and nutritional management to nurses caring for patients after ileostomy surgery.
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