Question

after surgery to create an ileal conduit, a client is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit. which clinical finding during the first hour of the postoperative period would the nurse report to the primary health care provider?

Answer 1

Answer: The mental health practitioner should help to involve the client's care to address anxiety related to changes in body image.

During an ileal conduit procedure, a surgeon creates a brand new tube from a part of the intestine that enables the kidneys to empty and urine to exit the body through a tiny low opening called a stoma.

After the surgery, urine will result in the kidneys, through the ureters and ileal conduit, and out of the stoma. One must wear a urostomy pouching (bag) system (appliance) over the stoma to catch and hold the urine.

This surgery usually takes about 3 to six hours. A change in body image is one of the main disadvantages of this surgery.

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