Measurement of gastric contents. Objective: – To quantify gastric contents. – To observe and assess the characteristics of the aspirated...

Introduction of a liquid solution into the colon through a digestive ostomy. Objective: To facilitate the evacuation of stool and gas...

Set of activities performed by the nurse with the patient or family to replace the used digestive ostomy collection device with a new...

Set of activities performed by the nurse when faced with a patient with digestive ostomies. Objectives: – To maintain the patency of the...

Urinary stoma care Set of activities performed by the nurse to a patient with a urinary stoma. Objectives: – Maintain patency of the...

Introduction of a liquid solution into the rectum or sigmoid colon through the anus, with a cannula, for therapeutic or diagnostic...

Insertion into the rectum through the anus of a rectal probe. Objectives: – To favor the evacuation of accumulated gases and feces. –...

Introduction of a solution into the bladder through a bladder catheter, already in place, and verification of its evacuation. Objectives:...

Set of activities performed by the nurse to maintain bladder catheter patency and prevent infection. Objectives: – Maintain bladder...

Removal of the bladder catheter when the patient no longer requires it, it is obstructed or in the wrong position. Objective: To remove...

Insertion of a catheter into the bladder for temporary or permanent drainage of urine. Objectives: – Control urinary incontinence in...

Set of activities performed by the nurse to remove the abnormal accumulation of fecal matter that forms a hardened mass in the lower...