A Patient Who Has Had a Temporary Colostomy to Rest

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a temporary colostomy to rest his ulcerated bowel says,"I don't know how I will continue to work at my job with this thing stuck to my stomach." The nurse's best response to stimulate communication would be:

• A) "This is only a temporary adjustment for you, and the colostomy will be reanastomosed in less than 6 months."
• B) "A nurse with special training will be in to help you."
• C) "What is there about your job that you feel you cannot do?"
• D) "Many people feel as you do, but they learn to dress and act and work just like they did before the surgery."

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