Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client who has undergone colostomy?
A) Restrict traveling by air.
B) Limit outdoor activities.
C) Avoid tight clothing.
D) Chew food well.
D
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The nurse should instruct a client who has undergone colostomy to chew food properly. This helps decrease gas that results chiefly from swallowing air rather than from digestion. The client need not limit or avoid traveling or outdoor activities. If traveling by air, the nurse should instruct the client to take ostomy supplies in carry-on luggage to prevent their loss if luggage is misdirected or lost. If the client requires firm tight support, he or she should find a stoma shield to help prevent irritation or undue pressure on the stoma.
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