The Patient with the New Colostomy Is Concerned About How

question 24

Multiple Choice

The patient with the new colostomy is concerned about how to control diarrhea of the effluent. The nurse suggests that diarrhea can be controlled by the intake of:

• A) cheese.
• B) apple juice.
• C) raw vegetables.
• D) beams.

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