A 20-Year-Old Patient with a Permanent Colostomy Asks Whether She

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 20-year-old patient with a permanent colostomy asks whether she will be able to become pregnant.What is the most informative response by the nurse?

• A) "No.The colostomy weakened the pelvic floor to the point that it will not support a pregnancy."
• B) "Yes.Pregnancy may be accomplished with artificial insemination because the fallopian tubes are usually damaged by a colostomy."
• C) "No.The abdominal pressure exerted by a pregnancy will cause the prolapse of the stoma."
• D) "Yes.The colostomy will not interfere with pregnancy or delivery."

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