A Patient Who Had Surgery for Creation of an Ileal

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient who had surgery for creation of an ileal conduit 3 days ago will not look at the stoma and requests that only the ostomy nurse specialist does the stoma care. The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of

• A)anxiety related to effects of procedure on lifestyle.
• B)disturbed body image related to change in function.
• C)readiness for enhanced coping related to need for information.
• D)self-care deficit (toileting) related to denial of altered body function.

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Definitions:

Pond

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake, formed naturally or by artificial means.

Shallow-Water

Areas of water that are not deep, often found near the shores of bodies of water, where sunlight can penetrate to the bottom, supporting various aquatic life.

Emergent Vegetation

Plants that grow in water but emerge above its surface, typically found in wetlands or shallow waters.

Stratification

The layering of sedimentary rock or soil with differing characteristics, or the arrangement of society into different social classes or castes.