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An 8 page research paper that officer a teaching outline for instructing pediatric patients concerning colostomy care. Topics include projected goals/outcomes, objectives, content of instruction, instruction methods and method of evaluation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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is logical to presume that pediatric patients will also encounter psychological adjustment and post-operative problems and negativity can be minimized by establishing a partnership from the onset of care with
pediatric patients and their parents regarding colostomy care. The following teaching exercise is designed to aid pediatric patients with psychological adjustment by empowering them with the knowledge to properly care
for the colostomy stoma. A "stoma" is a "surgically created opening of the bowel or urinary system onto the abdomen," with the most common intestinal stomas being those from
colostomy (Bray and Sanders, 2006, p. 33). Stomas may be created as part of a temporary diversion, with further surgery planned, as a "rest" for the system, and also as
permanent diversions (Bray and Sanders, 2006). The psychological and emotional needs of the patient will be contingent on which of the above situations apply, and will also be contingent on
the age of the child and/or adolescent. Goals/outcomes Hopefully, there will be opportunities for nurses to help prepare a child for the colostomy surgery. Preparation programs can be
carried out in a pre-operative clinic, with the child participating with a small group of children who will be undergoing similar surgery (Bray and Sanders, 2006). There are a variety
of materials for aiding with this preparation and it is recommended that the child should practice wearing a stoma bag, which aids in alleviating concerns about security and visibility (Bray
and Sanders, 2006). Preparation should connect children and young people with peer groups, which can be facilitated through the Internet for adolescent patients (Bray and Sanders, 2006). The goals
of post-operative teaching are, first of all, to ensure that the pediatric patient, and at least one family member who can aid with colostomy maintenance is the patient is incapacitated,
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