Teamwork and collaboration the rn coordinating the

33. Teamwork and Collaboration: The RN coordinating the care for a patient who is 2 days postoperative following an anterior-
posterior resection (APR) with colostomy may delegate which interventions to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) (select all that
apply)?
a. Irrigate the colostomy.
b. Teach ostomy and skin care.
c. Assess and document stoma appearance.
d. Monitor and record the volume, color, and odor of the drainage.
e. Empty the ostomy bag and measure and record the amount of drainage.
d, e. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) can monitor and record observations related to the drainage and can measure and record the amount. The
LPN could also monitor the skin around the stoma for breakdown. LPNs can irrigate a colostomy in a stable patient, but this patient is only 2 days
postoperative. The other actions are responsibilities of the RN (teaching, assessing stoma, and developing a care plan).
34. A male patient who is scheduled for an abdominal-perineal resection (APR) is worried about his sexuality. What is the best
nursing intervention for this patient?