A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy. The patient is upset and says, "I didn't know it was going to be this awful. I hate this!" Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful?
a. "This is a temporary solution. It will be closed in 6 weeks."
b. "This seems awful now, but you won't have the problems you had before."
c. "If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year."
d. "With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing, no one will notice a thing."
ANS: A
The loop colostomy is a temporary colostomy that allows for complete bowel rest. It can be closed in as short a time as 6 weeks.
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