A 71-Yr-Old Patient Had an Abdominal-Perineal Resection for Colon Cancer

question 48

Multiple Choice

A 71-yr-old patient had an abdominal-perineal resection for colon cancer. Which nursing action is most important to include in the plan of care for the day after surgery?

• A)Teach about a low-residue diet.
• B)Monitor output from the stoma.
• C)Assess the perineal drainage and incision.
• D)Encourage acceptance of the colostomy stoma.

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