The professional caregiver is able to assist in assessing and caring for different kinds of stomata. | The professional caregiver is able to: - be aware of conditions of the patient/client that result from stoma and to support the patient/client in self-esteem and body image protection,
- accept stomata and stoma care as a part of excretion (see also CA.2.4)
- involve the patient/client and relevant others in the supporting of stomata,
- assist in choosing, preparing and applying equipment for stoma care (e.g. one-piece kits, two-piece kits, supplementary kits),
- assist in dealing with different types of stomata of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. removing and applying stoma bags),
- assist in administering nutrition through percutaneous enteral gastrostomy (see also CA.2.2),
- assist in the irrigation of stomata,
- assist in dealing with different types of stomata of the urinary system (e.g. removing and applying urostomy bags),
- assist in the dealing with tracheostomy,
- assist in tracheostomy care for mechanical ventilated patients/clients,
- assist in wound care for stoma care (e.g. identifying and reporting skin problems and providing adequate care),
- classify contaminated materials and dressings and dispose appropriately (see also CA.4.1),
- assist in the care of patients/clients before and after surgery,
- assist in the stoma documentation (see also CA.A.2),
- collaborate with other professionals in stoma care (e.g. stoma nurse).
| The professional caregiver is able to: - explain special conditions of patients/clients with stomata and their own behaviour regarding the mental condition of the patient/client,
- name different stomata (e.g. percutaneous enteral gastrostomy, ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy, nephrostomy, uretero-cutaneostomy, ileal conduit, cystostomy, Kock reservoir, tracheostomy),
- explain the appearance of a properly treated stoma,
- describe how to irrigate stomata (see also CA.2.4),
- explain techniques for involving patient’s/client’s resources regarding stoma care.
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