A Patient Has a Colostomy in the Descending (Sigmoid)colon and Wants

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient has a colostomy in the descending (sigmoid) colon and wants to control bowel evacuation and possibly stop wearing an ostomy pouch.What should the nurse teach so that this patient can achieve this goal?

• A) Call the primary care provider if the stoma becomes pale,dusky,or black.
• B) Limit the intake of gas-forming foods such as cabbage,onions,and fish.
• C) Irrigate the stoma to produce a bowel movement on a schedule.
• D) Avoid returning to the use of an ostomy appliance if he becomes ill.

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