Specific Health Issues: Ileostomy -- SHNIC School Nurses Information

• Reason for ileostomy, including how long the student has had one.
• What is the student's ability to perform self-care?
• Baseline status of ileostomy (consistency, color, frequency, as well as skin around stoma)
• Is a special diet required?
• Access to bathroom with access to their supplies.
• Is the student on any medications that might change the bowel regime?
• Does the student have a latex allergy?
• Emergency precautions, including Universal Precautions.
• Restrictions regarding any physical activity?

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