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The assessment that is most indicative of the adequacy of stomal perfusion in the immediate postoperative period is:

You have a patient who has had an ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) for 5 months. She is experiencing continent stools 8 times a day and her only complaint is that the perianal skin burns. Upon assessment, the perianal skin is intact, but erythematous. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?

Mr. Andrews has bladder cancer and is scheduled for a cystectomy. In which of the following situations could an Indiana pouch be safely performed for this patient?

Vinegar soaks to the stoma are an appropriate intervention to reduce:

Two of the MOST important factors to consider when fitting a pouching system include:

A 2-month-old infant has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease and has a loop transverse colostomy. As a part of the teaching, the parents should be aware that:

Susie appears in the clinic with an ileostomy and changes her pouch every 7 days although recently she has experienced inconsistent  pouch  wear  time  due  to  leakage. Her  stoma protrudes, is  1 ¼” round  and  has erythema and denudation from 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock. Her abdomen is flat and firm, so you do not believe convexity is needed. Her pouch has an extended wear skin barrier and is  the correct  size.  She recently began playing tennis daily  in competitions. Your recommendation is:

Bowel ischemia is a potential complication resulting from:

Solvent ostomy products should not be used on the premature infant’s skin because:

You have a patient who developed irritant contact dermatitis. How would you describe this peristomal skin complication?