After a Total Proctocolectomy and Permanent Ileostomy,the Patient Tells the Nurse,"I

question 7

Multiple Choice

After a total proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy,the patient tells the nurse,"I cannot manage all these changes.I don't want to look at the stoma." What is the best action by the nurse?

• A) Reassure the patient that ileostomy care will become easier.
• B) Ask the patient about the concerns with stoma management.
• C) Develop a detailed written list of ostomy care tasks for the patient.
• D) Postpone any teaching until the patient adjusts to the ileostomy.

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Definitions:

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward; a common position for patients in medical settings.

Suction Equipment

Medical devices used to remove substances such as blood, saliva, mucus, and vomit from a person's airway or respiratory tract.

Oxygen Source

A supply system or device that delivers oxygen to patients requiring respiratory support, such as an oxygen cylinder or concentrator.

Noninvasive Ventilation

A method of providing ventilatory support through the patient's upper airway using a mask or similar device without the need for endotracheal intubation.