Practice Question
A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a terminal ileostomy. The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?
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Correct Answer:
Right lower quadrant.
Rationale:
✅ A terminal ileostomy involves the surgical removal or bypass of the colon and the creation of a stoma from the distal ileum, which is brought through the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen.
✅ The ileum is the last portion of the small intestine, anatomically located in the RLQ, which makes this the standard and practical site for stoma creation.
✅ This location allows for proper alignment of the gastrointestinal tract and effective drainage of liquid stool typically produced by the small bowel.
✅Accurate understanding of the stoma location is essential for preoperative education, post-operative care, and stoma site appliance management, which can greatly influence the patient's adaptation to their new bowel diversion.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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