Mary is 72 years old and is a client that you worked with. Mary has recently had surgery and needed to have colostomy device: Care skills, Assignment, OC, Ireland

Mary is  72 years old and is a client that you worked with. Mary has recently had surgery and needed to have colostomy device. This has caused a major upheaval in her life and she is finding it difficult to adjust. You are required to write an assignment based on Mary and include the following, use the heading in every question in doing the assignment.

Question 1:

Outline the issues to be aware of when attending to Mary’s personal care needs post-surgery

Question 2:

Discuss best practices in relation to stoma care 

Question 3:

Discuss how you could support Mary in maintaining:

–  Her dignity while assisting her in changing her colostomy device

– Enhance her Independence

– Promote positive self-image

Question 4:

In terms of Infection Prevention & Control, describe how you would dispose of any soiled linen

Question 5:

Reflect on key learning achieved during this assignment

(Marks will also be allocated on the following:

*Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, additional research and correct referencing

*formatting of project and over all lay out

* Times New Roman 12 and 1.5 line spacing, Harvard style of referencing