Which of the following is an example of a goal?
a. Mr. Williams will look at his stoma without disgust each time his ostomy bag comes off.
b. Mr. Williams will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months.
c. Mr. Williams will gather all ostomy supplies correctly each time his ostomy bag needs to be changed.
d. Mr. Williams will successfully describe to the nurse how to care for his ostomy when he is asked.
Question 2
A diabetic client reports to the nurse that she has been learning more about controlling her blood sugars by reading information found on the Internet. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. Looking at the date the content was posted on the website is important.
b. The Internet is an unreliable source of information and should not be used.
c. The best sources of information are found on pharmaceutical websites.
d. Your physician will provide you better information than the Internet.
(A) The colon illustrating various ostomy sites; (B) colostomy in the descending colon, illustrating
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Colostomy and stoma
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