After a Total Proctocolectomy and Permanent Ileostomy,the Patient Tells the Nurse,"I

question 12

Multiple Choice

After a total proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy,the patient tells the nurse,"I cannot manage all these changes. I don't want to look at the stoma." What is the best action by the nurse?

• A)Reassure the patient that ileostomy care will become easier.
• B)Ask the patient about the concerns with stoma management.
• C)Postpone any teaching until the patient adjusts to the ileostomy.
• D)Develop a detailed written list of ostomy care tasks for the patient.

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