A Client with a Colostomy Is Asking the Nurse About

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with a colostomy is asking the nurse about what he should and shouldn't eat and drink. Which of the following responses would be appropriate?

• A) "Be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 cups of fluid per day."
• B) "Eat your large meal in the evening as usual."
• C) "Vegetables, like asparagus, help decrease odor."
• D) "Eat lots of dried fruits and corn to regulate stool pattern."

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