A Person with a Colostomy Has ________

question 16

Multiple Choice

A person with a colostomy has ________.

• A)a surgically created opening in the colon
• B)impacted stool that must be removed
• C)a record or picture taken of their intestines
• D)had surgical removal of the colon

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Definitions:

Dialectic

A method of dialogue or argument that involves a process of questioning and examination to explore contradictions and opposing viewpoints, often used in therapy to encourage insight.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves replacing an unwanted response to a stimulus with a wanted response.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Validation

The act of acknowledging and accepting another person's feelings, thoughts, and experiences as understandable.