Author Question: A male patient complains that he will never adjust to his colostomy. Which is the best action for ... (Read 69 times)

evelyn o bentley

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A male patient complains that he will never adjust to his colostomy. Which is the best action for the nurse in this situation?
 
  a. Encourage him to express his concern
  b. Suggest that he discuss his concerns with his physician
  c. Counsel him that everything will be all right
  d. Assure him that his concerns will diminish when he is able to care for his colostomy

Question 2

What should the nurse do to prepare a patient for an oral cholecystography?
 
  a. Ensure that the patient drinks 500 mL of water before testing
  b. Give 4 Oragrafin (ipodate) 5 minutes apart starting at 6 AM
  c. Administer 6 Telepaque (iopanoic acid) tablets 5 minutes apart after the evening meal
  d. Give a fatty meal hour before the test is started



AngeliqueG

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When a colostomy is performed, the patient or significant other should be able to verbalize and demonstrate understanding of ostomy care to the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient is held NPO and given 6 tablets 5 minutes apart the evening before the procedure after the evening meal. A fatty meal is given to the patient after the test is started to stimulate emptying of the gallbladder.



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