The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with Advanced

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client with advanced Crohn disease who has developed multiple complications of the disease and no longer responds to treatment. The HCP is recommending surgery. Which detail about the patient's surgery does the nurse comprehend?

• A)The patient is not a candidate for a Kock pouch.
• B)The patient will be considered cured after the surgery.
• C)The narrowed parts of the colon will be removed.
• D)The formation of a colostomy is the surgical goal.

---

Definitions:

Bowel Sounds

Audible noises within the abdomen produced by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.

Wound Drain

A device or technique used to remove pus, blood, or other fluids from a wound to facilitate healing.

Analgesic Medications

Drugs designed to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Sterile Gloves

Sterile gloves are medical gloves that have been treated to destroy all forms of microbial life and are used to prevent contamination during medical procedures and surgeries.