1. Secretions are present at the stoma opening. 2. Granulation tissue is noted at the stoma site. 3. The patient has developed a dry cough. 4. The skin at the stoma opening is flaky.
1. Zero the transducer at the phlebostatic axis.
2. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
3. Warm cardiac output injectate fluid to body temperature.
4. Prepare 20 mL of injectate.
Answer: 1
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