Which Stool Consistency Would the Nurse Expect to See in a Patient

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which stool consistency would the nurse expect to see in a patient with a sigmoid colostomy?

• A) Semiliquid
• B) Semiformed
• C) Formed
• D) Pasty

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Definitions:

Fluvial

Pertaining to rivers or streams, including the processes, sediment, resulting rock, and landforms.

Sediment

Particles of rock, soil, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Processes

The series of actions, changes, or functions that bring about a result or are involved in the way natural phenomena occur.

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed by the accumulation and compression of sediment, which may include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.