Multiple Choice
A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy.The patient is upset and says,"I didn't know it was going to be this awful.I hate this!" Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful?
A) "This is a temporary solution.It will be closed in 6 weeks."
B) "This seems awful now,but you won't have the problems you had before."
C) "If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year."
D) "With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing,no one will notice a thing."
Correct Answer:
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