Nutrition and the ostomate: input, output and absorption.
This article discusses the function of the gastrointestinal system in relation to diet and fluid absorption and how this will alter after the formation of a stoma. The different types of stoma are discussed to enable the community nurse to understand how this may lead to changes in dietary requirements for the ostomate (a person with a stoma). The function of the nutrients in the diet is discussed and how the ostomate can best obtain these into their diet.
Burch
Jennie
J
Physiology Department, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow. jennie.burch@nwlh.nhs.uk
D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing*