What Should the Nurse Stress in a Teaching Plan for the Mother

question 4

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse stress in a teaching plan for the mother of an 11-year-old diagnosed with ulcerative colitis?

• A) Preventing the spread of illness to others
• B) Nutritional guidance and preventing constipation
• C) Teaching daily use of enemas
• D) Coping with stress and avoiding triggers

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Definitions:

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical element or compound that can exist independently while retaining the characteristics of the substance.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is indigestible to humans.

Plant Cuticles

A protective, waxy coating on the surface of stems and leaves that prevents water loss.

Water Loss

The process by which water leaves a body or system, typically through evaporation, excretion, or perspiration.