A Patient with a Colostomy Continues to Worry About Odor

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with a colostomy continues to worry about odor.What instruction should a nurse provide to allay this concern?

• A) Pierce the top of the appliance bag with a pin to allow gas to escape.
• B) Rinse the pouch in a vinegar solution.
• C) Wear tight-fitting underwear.
• D) Improve personal hygiene.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue Curve

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Perfectly Competitive Firm

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A period in economics during which some factors of production or inputs are fixed, unable to be changed to respond to market conditions.

Marginal Revenue Curve

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