Ostomy Care 163WX1500X
Ostomy Care: Is the management and support of a patient with a surgical opening created in the bladder, ileum or colon for the temporary or permanent transportation of feces or urine. This is often because of carcinoma, obstruction in the intestines, trauma or severe ulceration near the site of an incision. Normally the area is covered by a disposable bag.
Taxonomy Code: 163WX1500X
Nursing Service Providers | Registered Nurse | Ostomy Care
Nursing Service Providers: Nurses offer care and support to patients. An RN is something of a specialist in patient care and an LPN is more of a generalist. Nurses can be somewhat stationary in a hospital setting or they may offer their services in another setting such as a nursing home or they may even do home visits.
Registered Nurse: A Registered Nurse is a graduate from a nursing program at a college or university and they have successfully passed a national licensing examination. They assist individuals, groups and families to prevent disease and achieve good health. They take care of the sick and injured in numerous establishments, like hospitals, private homes and other health care facilities.