Multiple Choice
A patient has a colostomy in the descending (sigmoid) colon and wants to control bowel evacuation and possibly stop wearing an ostomy pouch.To help achieve this goal,the nurse should teach the patient to:
A) Call the primary care provider if the stoma becomes pale, dusky, or black
B) Limit the intake of gas-forming foods such as cabbage, onions, and fish
C) Irrigate the stoma to produce a bowel movement on a schedule
D) Avoid returning to the use of an ostomy appliance if he becomes ill
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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