The nurse is caring for a patient who will have surgery in the morning to have a colostomy placed. The nurse is aware of the physical and emotional stresses that the patient will experience
These include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Body image changes
b. Fear of social rejection
c. Sexual function and intimacy issues
d. Loss of independence
e. Heightened immunity
A, B, C, D
In addition to the stresses of illness and surgical recovery, patients with ostomies face body image changes, fear of social rejection, concern about sexual function and intimacy, and the need for help with personal care. It is very important to provide an effective pouching system to facilitate the emotional adjustment to the ostomy. A supportive nurse makes the initial period of adjustment easier.
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____________________ is a series of rapid convulsions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).