A man with severe ulcerative colitis has been informed by his health care provider that he will require a colectomy and an ileostomy
The patient has been told by his health care provider that he is candidate for a continent ileal reservoir (Kock pouch). The patient's nurse recognizes which of the following advantages to the use of a Kock pouch as an alternative to the creation of an ileal stoma?
A) The patient's abdominal wall will remain intact.
B) The patient will soon be able to resume normal bowel function.
C) The patient will have to make minimal dietary modifications.
D) The patient will not have to wear an external collection bag.
D
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