A Patient with a Ruptured Diverticulum in the Descending Colon

question 27

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."

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