Author Question: Which of the following statements about a colostomy is true? A) A patient with a permanent colostomy ... (Read 129 times)

j.rubin · **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.