Mrs. Grant is a patient with colon cancer who recently underwent surgery to remove a portion of her colon. She has a colonostomy and needs patient teaching regarding diet
Which of the fol-lowing is a food that she needs to avoid to prevent blockages? A. Oranges
B. Bananas
C. Beef
D. Rice
A
When a patient has an ostomy, the location of the ostomy determines the type of diet needed for regular evacuation. Initially place ostomy patients on low-fiber diets to avoid stoma obstruction. Slowly add high-fiber foods one at a time over a period of several weeks. Maintain a high fluid intake. Teach the patient to avoid foods that cause blockage, such as oranges, apples with tough skins, corn, and popcorn.
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