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Alteration in Bowel Elimination Related To Ostomy
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis is not a diagnosis. Colostomy is a medical procedure. Please advise if the colostomy procedure was done by laparoscopy or not.
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What percentage of people have a colostomy?
Although colorectal cancer is the most common indication for a permanent colostomy, only about 10-15% of patients with this diagnosis require a colostomy.
Is hyperkalemia a nursing diagnosis or a medical diagnosis?
Hyperkalemia is a medical diagnosis.
What cancer may require a colostomy?
Although colorectal cancer is the most common indication for a permanent colostomy, only about 10-15% of patients with this diagnosis require a colostomy.
What is the icd 9 medical code for Perforated Diverticulitis Colostomy Colectomy?
569.83
Differences between medical and nursing diagnosis?
medical diagnosis illness focused whereas nursing diagnosis care focussed or patient focussed
What is the medical symbol for medical condition?
Dx - it stands for diagnosis.
What does triangle symbol next to diagnosis mean in medical notes?
delta, or change in diagnosis
What does it mean to diagnose?
It means to discover the cause of a problem.
Does everyone with colorectal cancer have to have a colostomy?
Some patients with colostomies are able to routinely irrigate the stoma, resulting in regulation of bowel function; rather than needing to wear a pouch, these patients may need only a dressing or cap over their stoma.
How many types of colostomy are there?
Surgery will result in one of three types of colostomies: End colostomy Double-barrel colostomy Loop colostomy
What ultra is a medical diagnosis?
ULTRASOUND.~Joan.
What is the triangle symbol in medical notes?
diagnosis
