NCP
NCP
NCP
Dependent: Dependent:
1. Administer 1. Topical
prescribed medications, such
ointments, as corticosteroids
corticosteroids, or or antifungals, can
antifungal creams to help reduce
reduce irritation or inflammation,
treat rashes, as irritation, or fungal
ordered. infections,
improving skin
integrity and
reducing
discomfort. These
treatments should
only be used as
prescribed by a
healthcare
provider.
2. Pain
2. Administer management
prescribed pain ensures the
management, patient is
including analgesics comfortable during
or topical stoma care and
anesthetics (e.g., daily activities.
lidocaine or Analgesics and
hydrocortisone), as topical anesthetics
needed for skin can reduce the
irritation or discomfort
discomfort. associated with
peristomal skin
irritation or other
pain sources.
Collaborative:
Collaborative:
1. WOCNs have
1. Consult with a expertise in stoma
Wound, Ostomy, care and can offer
and Continence personalized
Nurse (WOCN) for recommendations
specialized advice to prevent skin
on the appropriate breakdown and
products, skin care manage any
routines, and existing skin
techniques. issues.
Collaboration
ensures that the
patient receives
the most effective
care and products
tailored to their
needs.
2. A dermatologist
2. Consult a can help diagnose
dermatologist if the and treat any skin
rash or irritation conditions that
persists or worsens may not be related
despite proper care. to the colostomy
but are
contributing to skin
breakdown. They
can also prescribe
more advanced
treatments for skin
irritations or fungal
infections.
3. Emotional and
3. Refer to a social psychological
worker or support support is crucial
groups to provide for patients
emotional support, adjusting to life
especially if the with a colostomy.
patient struggles A social worker or
with body image or support group can
adjusting to life with offer coping
a colostomy. strategies and a
network of people
who understand
the challenges,
which may reduce
anxiety and
improve overall
well-being.
HEALTH
HEALTH TEACHING:
TEACHING:
1. Gentle
1. Educate on cleansing prevents
gentle cleansing further irritation
techniques using and maintains skin
mild, fragrance-free barrier function,
soap and lukewarm reducing the risk
water. of infection.
2. Reducing
2. Teach the patient friction and
and family about irritation helps
avoiding scratching minimize
and wearing loose- discomfort and the
fitting clothing. risk of secondary
infections.
3. Early
3. Educate on signs identification of
of secondary infection allows for
infection and when prompt treatment,
to seek medical reducing
attention. complications and
promoting skin
integrity.
1.
5. This allows
5. Encourage the nurse to
open-ended gauge the
questions and mother's
discussions to current
assess the knowledge and
mother's address any
understanding. misconceptions,
ensuring clarity
and reinforcing
important
concepts about
managing
G6PD
deficiency.
Dependent:
Dependent:
1. Folic acid is
1. Administer often prescribed
any prescribed to support red
medications or blood cell
supplements that production in
support G6PD children with
management G6PD
(e.g., folic acid, if deficiency.
ordered). Following the
healthcare
provider’s
orders ensures
the child has
adequate
support for
maintaining
healthy blood
cells.
Collaborative: Collaborative:
1. Refer to a 1. A dietitian
dietitian for a can provide
detailed specialized
nutritional knowledge on
assessment and how to balance
tailored meal the child’s
planning. nutritional
needs while
adhering to
G6PD
restrictions,
ensuring the
mother is
equipped to
prepare safe
and nutritious
meals.
HEALTH HEALTH
TEACHING: TEACHING:
1. Educating on 1. G6PD
Prohibited deficiency can
Foods. cause red blood
cells to break
down
(hemolysis)
when the child
consumes
specific foods
or substances.
Educating the
mother on
which foods to
avoid helps
prevent
hemolytic
episodes and
ensures the
child’s safety.
2. Explaining the
Risks of 2. G6PD
Hemolysis. deficiency may
cause
a delayed
reaction to
certain foods,
making it
important for
the mother to
understand the
risks and
monitor for
symptoms of
hemolysis that
could appear
hours or days
later.
3. Teach the
importance of 3. Consistency
consistency in in avoiding
diet. harmful foods is
key to
preventing
complications
related to G6PD
deficiency. This
ensures the
child’s health is
maintained and
reduces the risk
of hemolytic
episodes.
4. Encourage 4. Encouraging
Open expression the child and
of concerns. family to
express fears
and concerns
allows the
nurse to
address them
directly.
Validating
emotions and
providing
reassurance
supports coping
and reduces
feelings of
helplessness or
anxiety.
Dependent: Dependent:
1. Administer 1. Pain
Pain Relief as management is
Ordered. essential for
promoting
comfort and
recovery,
especially after
major surgery.
Minimizing pain
helps improve
the child’s
ability to adjust
physically and
emotionally to
the closure of
the colostomy.
Collaborative: Collaborative:
1. Refer to a 1. A
Pediatric psychologist or
Psychologist or counselor can
Counselor. help both the
child and family
process the
emotional
challenges of
the surgery and
body image
changes.
Professional
emotional
support can
improve coping
and help the
family adjust
more
effectively.