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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide registered professional nurses with information on fecal ostomy care and the role of the clinician in managing the patient who has an ostomy.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Summarize the relevant anatomy, characteristics, and appearance of the various types of ostomies.
  2. Plan the appropriate care for patients who have ostomies, including management of complications.

Disclosures

The authors and planners of this article have no significant ties, financial or otherwise, to any company that might have an interest in the publication of this educational activity.

Price: $27.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 3.0 CH
  • DC - BON 3.0 CH
  • KY-BON 3.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





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Test Code: HHNC0511A
Published: May 2011
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Home Healthcare Now
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Tracie Jones BSN, RN, CWOCN, WCC, COS-c, Todd Springfield BSN, RN, CWOCN, Melanie Brudwick BSN, RN, CWOCN, Autumn Ladd BSN, RN, CWOCN
Categories: Home Health Care , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Home Health, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Constipation , Dermatitis , Diarrhea