Marvin Hayes
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Marvin Hayes’s case make
you feel? I felt prepared for this experience and I thought the orders
easy
were
to follow
.
Talk about what went well in the scenario.
safetey
Pouch
I was careful to follow
when
and
precautions
checking the patients ostomy
hygiene
I also made sure to
and the incentive spirometer
and incisions
colostomy
care
.
educate the
patient
on
diet,
.
,
Reflecting on Marvin Hayes’s case, were there any actions you
would do differently if you were to repeat this scenario? If so,
how would your patient care change? I would ask about the patients
Pain earlier in the assessment because I was focused
the
patient about diet and ostomy care
on
teaching
.
Scenario Analysis Questions
PCC
​What priority problem(s) did you identify for Marvin
Hayes? The Priority problem was maintaining
the
ostomy path
PCC
​What potential problems could arise due to the newly
placed colostomy?
and discomfort
leaking , skin irritation ,
PCC
​Discuss what type of diet would be appropriate for
Marvin Hayes.
he should avoid
using
a straw
,
and
eating
it
asparagus andfish because
odor
will increase odor Yogurt helps limit the
foods such
as
.
.
PCC/T&C Discuss the importance of peer support groups with
other adults with colostomies.
their
It allows the individuals to express
have someone
feelings with one another and
EBP
to
relate to
.
​Explain why it is important to measure the stoma at
least once a week for the first 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Because the stoma changes in size
after surgery Ensuring the correct size
will secure it and prevent leakage
.
.
T&C
What other interprofessional team members should be
involved in Marvin Hayes’s care? A dietician
I
​ ite one source that you could give to Marvin Hayes that
C
would provide more information on colostomy care and
resources. health
​
info Ucla health .gov
.
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that
you obtained in Marvin Hayes’s case to an actual patient care
situation.
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Patients I learned how
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the ostomy pouch
to
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change
.