O enfermeiro de estomia
Example: O enfermeiro de estomia explicou como cuidar do paciente com colostomia.
Definition
"O enfermeiro de estomia" refers to a specialized nurse who provides care and guidance to patients with stomas, such as colostomies or ileostomies. This nurse helps patients manage their stoma, prevent complications, and adapt to lifestyle changes after surgery.
Etymology
The term "o enfermeiro de estomia" comes from Portuguese, where "enfermeiro" means nurse and "estomia" refers to a surgically created opening (stoma) on the body. The word "estomia" derives from the Greek 'stoma,' meaning mouth or opening. Did you know? The role arose alongside advances in surgical techniques requiring specialized post-operative care.
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