An Older Patient Is Having a Colostomy as Part of Surgery

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older patient is having a colostomy as part of surgery for colon cancer.What assessment by the nurse is most important in this patient?

• A)Manual dexterity
• B)Body image
• C)Fear of dying
• D)Fluid volume status

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Definitions:

Transmitted Values

The values and principles that are passed down from one generation to the next, shaping beliefs and behaviors.

Leininger

Refers to Madeleine Leininger, a nursing theorist known for developing the Transcultural Nursing Theory, emphasizing the importance of cultural competency in nursing care.

Folk Medicine

Traditional healing practices and beliefs that are passed down through generations, often using natural remedies and local knowledge.

Cultural Sensitivity

Respect and appreciation for cultural behaviours based upon an understanding of the other person’s perspective