A client who has had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon expresses concern that the stool collected in the colostomy pouch has remained liquid for 5 days postoperatively. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "I will call the surgeon right away."
B. "Your stool will gradually become firmer."
C. "This is normal; you need not be concerned."
D. "I can give you some medication to stop the diarrhea."
C
The stool from an ascending colostomy can be expected to remain liquid.
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a. Provide handouts and patient teaching materials in appropriate languages. b. Hold meetings in the community to explain the Afghan culture. c. Provide reference guides about Far Eastern cultures to all nursing staff. d. Utilize the cookbook method of learning to accommodate this immigrant group.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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A. 1½ inches B. 3 inches C. 4 inches D. 6 inches
The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced hypovolemia secondary to acute vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse anticipates what type of intravenous fluid to be ordered by the health care provider?
a. Hypotonic or isotonic solutions b. Hypertonic or isotonic solutions c. Hypertonic solutions only d. Whole blood