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Author Question: Which of the following statements about a colostomy is true? A) A patient with a permanent colostomy ... (Read 141 times)

j.rubin

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following statements about a colostomy is true?
 A) A patient with a permanent colostomy will always require assistance with colostomy irrigation.
  B) The nursing assistant should dispose of a disposable colostomy bag in the toilet.
  C) A patient with a colostomy continues to have sphincter control.
  D) The nursing assistant should report redness or irritation at the stoma site to the nurse.

Question 2

When a cane fits the patient properly, the
 A) hand is even with the waist.
  B) hand is even with the top of the leg.
  C) wrist is bent at a 90-degree angle.
  D) wrist is even with the hip joint.


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mceravolo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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