A Patient Who Has Had a Temporary Colostomy to Rest

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a temporary colostomy to rest his ulcerated bowel says, "I don't know how I will continue to work at my job with this thing stuck to my stomach." Which response by the nurse is most likely to stimulate communication?

• A) "This is only a temporary adjustment for you, and the colostomy will be reanastomosed in less than 6 months."
• B) "A nurse with special training will be in to help you."
• C) "What is there about your job that you feel you cannot do?"
• D) "Many people feel as you do, but they learn to dress and act and work just like they did before the surgery."

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Definitions:

Communication Step

A fundamental component or phase in the process of transmitting information from one entity to another.

Sender Encodes

The process by which a sender transforms a message into symbols or language understandable by the receiver in communication.

Two-Way Communication

A form of communication in which messages are sent and received between parties, allowing for feedback and interaction.

Time-Consuming

Activities or processes that require a significant amount of time to complete.