A nurse is teaching a client with newly diagnosed diverticulitis about dietary changes. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
A client with diverticulosis had a colostomy placed 5 days ago and is now being discharged. Which of the following should be included in discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has had a colostomy surgically placed during the hospital stay. What information would the nurse most likely include about the stoma for this clent? Select all that apply.
A nurse is changing the colostomy bag for a client with a new colostomy. Which elements of skin care should the nurse provide during this process? Select all that apply.
A nurse is helping a client with colostomy irrigation. Which best describes effluent, which is part of this process?
A client with diverticulosis had a colostomy placed yesterday. Which of the following assessment findings would be the MOST concerning to the nurse?
An ostomy nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery for placement of a colostomy. The nurse explains that it is important to choose the most appropriate site for the stoma. Which of the following regarding stoma location is accurate for the nurse to include in teaching?
A nurse is working with a client who had bowel surgery with placement of a colostomy one month ago. The client has not had any complications following colostomy surgery so far. Which nutritional recommendation should the nurse give that is appropriate for a client in this stage of recovery?
The client has an acute flare up of diverticulitis. Nursing interventions to prevent complications include which of the following? Select all that apply.
