To Assist a Colostomy Patient in Selecting an Appropriate Diet

question 10

Multiple Choice

To assist a colostomy patient in selecting an appropriate diet to reduce excess gas or diarrhea,the nurse would encourage the patient to choose:

• A) Roast beef, mashed potatoes, peeled stewed tomatoes
• B) Broiled pork chop, boiled potato, corn on the cob
• C) Broiled trout, mashed potatoes, spinach
• D) Barbeque pork on a white bun, coleslaw, French fries

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