There is never a bad time to teach about our health. You can teach this unit at any time, which is very convenient. And there is no rule saying you can't teach it multiple times! Dental Health Month provides a great opportunity for teachers to hit on overall health lessons. This Health Kit is so
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Are you new to hospice and struggling to get by? Discover what successful hospice nurses know that you don't. You won't find this in a textbook.
If you’ve ever wondered what an ostomy EDC bag would look like, take a look at what I carry in mine.
"There is no smell."
A review of several different ostomy types and their subtypes, including urostomy, ileostomy, and colostomy, and how each ostomy type affects the patient.
While I’d love more nurses to enter the specialty of correctional nursing, it is not for everyone. Earlier I posted about signs that you were destined to be a correctional nurse. This time, I am turning the tables and listing some reasons this may not be the best fit. Recently I asked for input on ... Read More about Ten Reasons Correctional Nursing May Not Be Right for You
When a new baby comes along, they take up a lot of your time especially when feeding but how do you keep your younger child entertained?My nursing box ideas
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Here are nine nursing business ideas for any nurse, ex-nurse or retired nurse to start a small business from home. Make money from home as a side-business or
This "Hip Hip Hooray! I Lost a Tooth Today! template is the perfect note for your students to take home when they lose a tooth during school time. Sticky tape their tooth to the card or place in a zip lock bag. 3 VERSIONS AVAILABLE ...
This week, we share some words of wisdom from Carol Marshall-Hanson, RN who is a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) at Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, TX. She gives her tips and best practices for patients with ileostomies. “Ileostomy” by BruceBlaus is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ileostomy is a surgery in which a small opening, called a stoma, is made in the abdomen. The surgeon brings a piece of the lowest part of the small intestine, called the ileum, through the opening where digested food passes into a pouch attached to the stoma. A temporary stoma is one that is usually taken down within 6-8 weeks. It can be a loop or end stoma. A permanent ileostomy is one that will stay with the patient for life. These are usually due to cancer. Causes for ileostomies include Crohn’s disease, colonic dysmotility, ulcerative colitis, familial polyposis, diverticulitis, and some cancers. FOOD DO’S and DON’TS Don't: Foods high in non-soluble fiber Foods that do not breakdown during digestions Example: nuts, whole corn, popcorn, and shellfish Do: Eat a B-R-A-T diet to thicken stool Examples: bananas, white rice, peeled apples (avoid the skin), and toast It is OK to use Lomotil or other anti-diarrheal meds to thicken stool It is OK to use Beano, Gas-X, etc, to decrease gas production HYDRATION AND ELECTROLYTES Drink plenty of water, Gatorade, and similar fluids! A person with an ileostomy loses a great deal of fluid as it does not stay inside the body long enough for liquids to be absorbed. Probably the most common cause for readmission to the hospital within a week of going home is dehydration accompanied by electrolyte imbalance Loss of Sodium can cause confusion, seizures Loss of Potassium and Magnesium can cause muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, and even heart attacks Dehydration can also lead to kidney injury If dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is suspected, attempt oral intake of food and water or electrolyte-based fluids to replenish. If unable to tolerate food/water or too confused, have family/friend transport or call EMS to transport them to the ER immediately MEDICATION PRECAUTIONS Bowel transit time is at best around 3-hours with an ileostomy, so large hard pills or those with coatings intended to dissolve over several hours will be excreted before they dissolve. AVOID: Long-acting, enteric-coated, sustained-release medications. Large pills (Potassium, Vitamins). Try Gummy Vitamins instead! PERISTOMAL SKINCARE Ileostomy stool contains digestive enzymes (bile and pancreatic fluids) that digest food. If they leak onto the skin, they will “digest” the skin causing severe irritation and pain. (See instructions on using Antifungal Powder and No-Sting wipes for skin irritation around the stoma or ask your ostomy nurse for help if irritation develops on the skin around the stoma). Do not, under any circumstances, let your doctor prescribe ointments or creams to go on the peristomal skin. No pouch will adhere on top of ointments and creams. To avoid skin problems from enzymatic erosion: Change the pouch generally about every 3-4 days. Cut or obtain a pre-sized wafer 1/8-1/4” larger than the stoma. If the stoma is oval, you MUST custom-cut the wafer opening to protect the skin. Consider using a barrier ring. These rings look like a gasket and can be stretched or formed to any size/shape needed. They absorb and expand when in contact with liquid stool; compared to stoma paste that is eaten away from liquid stool and can cause leaks. Stoma paste also leaves a very sticky residue that is hard to get off, compared to barrier rings that leave very little residue on the skin. Call your ostomy nurse if you have frequent pouch leakage and start to develop skin irritation. The worse the skin gets, the harder it is to get ANYTHING else to adhere around the stoma. MARSHMALLOWS Eating marshmallows can slow down output within 5-10 minutes. Eating a few before bedtime can reduce the risk of leakage at night. Marshmallows are also great to carry in an emergency kit for changing appliances and traveling. The best part? It’s okay to make smores! Remember to check with your doctor before making any dietary wound care changes. Resources Organizations United Ostomy Associations of America CrohnsandColitis.org Crohns & Colitis Foundation Crohns and Me Blogs & Community Stolen Colon Uncover Ostomy Crohnsdisease.com Gutless and Glamorous The Vegan Ostomy 10 Spoonie Self-Care Tips
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In the early days of stoma formation, carrying an emergency kit with you is an essential part of stoma life, until you feel safe and secure in the knowledge that your stoma is going to behave.
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An ostomy patient reviews questions that many patients with ostomies commonly bring up, so you as a provider can provide better osotomy care.
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Having the hospice talk with your patients can be difficult and uncomfortable. 6 Telltale signs of decline and how to start the conversation.
Do your students know how to think deeply when they are reading? In this post, students use skills in drawing conclusions to think deeply to determine what the author is telling them. These activities include What's in My Bag?, website games and quizzes, videos, pictures, and an editable PowerPoint Game. This is perfect for students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
Après avoir parlé hier des spectacles de mime, j'enchaîne sur un travail en classe avec les enfants sur les émotions et les sentiments grâce à ces "nuanciers des émotions" fabriqués par des enseignants. Pour consulter le nuancier en entier et, peut-être,...
This super simple tutorial for a patchwork gingham quilt will create a fresh modern quilt that comes together fast! Includes free printable PDF pattern.
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
I work for a company that has more than 5 facilities that I serve in my immediate area. At this point, I have become familiar with each of their therapy rooms, activity rooms, etc. If I have a question, I am familiar enough to a handful of staff members, to locate something I need. This ... Read More about My PRN toolkit…for the SNF and Home Health
Serena Boffa Soda debuted in our Simply Vintage n°33 issue with her quilt Winter Days. Her block N is for Nurse, simply says it all!
