The physician has ordered a consult for Ms. Watson for teaching regarding the care of her ostomy. What is an enterostomal therapist? Describe this specialist's training and what he or she will most likely teach Ms. Watson
What will be an ideal response?
• An enterostomal therapist is a specialized nurse that care for patients that need stomas for disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
• This specialist will teach Ms. Watson on proper stoma care/use, dietary behaviors, tips to acclimate back into a normal lifestyle, care and prevention of sore skin (at site of stoma), and dealing with psychological factors .
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
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