Which Statement by the Patient Scheduled for an Ileal Pouch-Anal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient scheduled for an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedure for treatment of ulcerative colitis indicates the teaching was effective?

• A)"My colon and rectum will be removed, and my anus will be closed."
• B)"My colon will be removed, and my ileum is sutured to the anal canal."
• C)"My colon will be removed while the distal portion of my ileum is used to create a pouch."
• D)"My colon and rectal mucosa will be removed and a reservoir created using a portion of my ileum."