The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming surgery. The mother states, "I'm worried about having to care for our son's ostomy.". Which intervention would be most helpful for the parents?
A) Explaining to them about the diagnosis and surgery
B) Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
C) Reinforcing that the ostomy will be temporary
D) Teaching them about the medications used to slow stool output
B
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Although explaining about the diagnosis and surgery, reinforcing that the ostomy will be temporary, and teaching them about medications would be appropriate, the parents are voicing concerns about caring for the ostomy. Therefore, having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them would address these concerns and help them deal with the anxieties and care of a newly placed stoma.
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