New ileostomy with leaking pouch

Reference no: EM133731995

Question

As a certified WOC nurse, you are consulted to see a home care patient who has a new ileostomy with a leaking pouch. Upon removal of the pouch, you note erosion of the skin with weeping from 3-9 o'clock. The skin is burning causing the patient discomfort, but no induration or warmth is noted. Briefly identify the type of MASD, risk factors for that type of MASD, and interventions with rationale to manage this problem.

Reference no: EM133731995

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