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What is the first action a patient care technician should take when performing ostomy care?
What is the first action a patient care technician should take when performing ostomy care?
- Measure the opening of the stoma. (correct)
- Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water.
- Cut an opening in the center of the wafer.
- Apply a protective skin barrier near the stoma.
Why is it important to measure the stoma before applying a wafer?
Why is it important to measure the stoma before applying a wafer?
- To determine how much urine will be output.
- To ensure that the wafer is applied to the right location.
- To avoid damaging the stoma during cleaning.
- To ensure proper fitting and prevent skin irritation. (correct)
What should be done to the skin around the stoma before any other ostomy care steps?
What should be done to the skin around the stoma before any other ostomy care steps?
- Dry the skin completely with a towel.
- Measure the stoma size. (correct)
- Apply a protective skin barrier.
- Cleanse the skin with a disinfectant.
Which material is typically used to protect the skin near the stoma?
Which material is typically used to protect the skin near the stoma?
What is the purpose of cleansing the skin around the stoma with warm water?
What is the purpose of cleansing the skin around the stoma with warm water?
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First Ostomy Care Step
First Ostomy Care Step
Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water
Urine Output Measurement
Urine Output Measurement
Hourly urine output needs to be measured and recorded.
Measure the stoma
Measure the stoma
Determining the stoma's size is important for ostomy appliances.
Stoma
Stoma
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Protective Skin Barrier
Protective Skin Barrier
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