A patient with Crohn disease underwent a bowel diversion. The distal portion of the colon was not removed, allowing it time to rest and heal. A nurse identifies that this type of bowel diversion is known as an
1. Ileostomy.
2. Colostomy.
3. Kock pouch.
4. Continent ostomy.
ANS: 2
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a. 1 minute b. 2 minutes c. 3 minutes d. 10 minutes
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A) position the pull sheet. B) place a small pillow under the patient's back. C) raise the side rails at the far side of the bed. D) bend your knees with your feet together.
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