A patient had a ileal conduit and is being cared for by a critical care nurse. What is a complication the nurse would monitor this patient for in the immediate postoperative unit?
A) Hyperkalemic acidosis
B) Colon obstruction
C) Ureteral obstruction
D) Gangrene of the ilium
Ans: C
Feedback: Complications that may follow placement of an ileal conduit include wound infection or wound dehiscence, urinary leakage, ureteral obstruction, hyperchloremic acidosis, small bowel obstruction, ileus, and gangrene of the stoma. Therefore options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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