An Ostomate Asks the Nurse What Limitations Must Be Observed

question 22

Multiple Choice

An ostomate asks the nurse what limitations must be observed in the immediate postoperative period when at home.The most informative information that the nurse can share is to:

• A) Avoid heavy lifting for at least 3 months.
• B) Limit fluid intake to no more than 1000 ml/day.
• C) Wear loose clothing without belts or elastic.
• D) Cover your appliance with plastic sheeting while showering.

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Definitions:

Trust Versus Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where infants learn whether or not they can trust the world to satisfy their basic needs.

Social Referencing

“Reading” emotional cues in others to help determine how to act in a particular situation.

Emotional Cues

Nonverbal signs that convey emotions, such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and posture.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental phase in infants and young children where they express fear or distress around unfamiliar people.