The postoperative colostomy ostomate is at risk for loss of fluid volume and electrolyte imbalance. The assessments that indicate such loss are (select all that apply):
1. changing mental status.
2. twitching.
3. poor skin turgor.
4. dry mucous membranes.
5. edema.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All the options are indicators for fluid and electrolyte loss. The loss of base products from the bowel that allow for metabolic acidosis can be a very serious postoperative complication.
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