The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Colon Cancer

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with colon cancer and a new colostomy.The client wishes to talk with someone who had a similar experience.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Most people who have had a colostomy are reluctant to talk about it."
• B) "I will make a referral to the United Ostomy Associations of America."
• C) "You can get all the information you need from the enterostomal therapist."
• D) "I do not think that we have any other clients with colostomies on the unit right now."

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Definitions:

Similar Care

Healthcare services that are alike or comparable in quality, outcome, or standards.

Same Patient

Refers to medical or healthcare interventions directed at or concerning the individual currently under care or treatment.

Consultation

A professional advice session, typically in a medical, legal, or business context, where expert opinions or recommendations are sought.

3Rs

A sustainability phrase that stands for "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," promoting the responsible management of resources to minimize environmental impact.