The Client with a Colostomy or Ileostomy Is Usually Concerned

question 4

Multiple Choice

The client with a colostomy or ileostomy is usually concerned about foods that cause:

• A)gas and odor.
• B)weight gain.
• C)fluid retention.
• D)anemia.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety-Triggering

Describes situations, events, or stimuli that induce anxiety.

Maladaptive Symptoms

Behaviors or reactions that are counterproductive to coping with problems or issues in a healthy way.

Conditioned Responses

Learned reactions or responses to previously neutral stimuli that have been associated with a significant event, like Pavlov's dogs salivating at the sound of a bell.