Asked by
Justin Scaglione
on Oct 20, 2024Verified
Which outcome is appropriate for the patient who underwent urinary diversion surgery and creation of an ileal conduit for invasive bladder cancer?
A) Patient will resume his normal urination pattern by (target date) .
B) Patient will perform urostomy self-care by (target date) .
C) Patient will perform self-catheterization by (target date) .
D) Patient's urine will remain clear with sufficient volume.
Urinary Diversion
A surgical procedure to redirect urine flow from its normal pathway due to disease or injury, often involving the creation of a stoma on the abdominal wall.
Ileal Conduit
A surgical procedure to create a new path for urine to exit the body after the bladder has been removed, using a segment of the ileum (part of the small intestine).
Urostomy Self-care
The practices and activities undertaken by individuals with a urostomy, an artificial opening for urine passage, to manage their health and appliance.
- Describe care management for patients with urinary diversions.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe care management for patients with urinary diversions.