The Patient with a Colostomy or Ileostomy Is Usually Concerned

question 83

Multiple Choice

The patient with a colostomy or ileostomy is usually concerned about foods that cause:

• A)gas and odor.
• B)weight gain.
• C)fluid retention.
• D)anemia.
• E)diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Social Support

Assistance and comfort received from friends, family, or others that helps individuals cope with stress or hardship.

Primary Supports

Essential emotional or physical support systems that provide individuals with assistance and comfort in their daily lives.

Social Convoys

A theory suggesting that individuals go through life surrounded by circles of close family, friends, and acquaintances who provide a social network that influences and is influenced by the individual.

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later stage of their life, often defined as being aged 65 years and older, and who may face unique health, social, and economic challenges.