A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon ...

[xroflmao]

A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy. The patient is upset and says, I didn't know it was going to be this awful. I hate this
 
  Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful?
  a.
  This is a temporary solution. It will be closed in 6 weeks.
  b.
  This seems awful now, but you won't have the problems you had before.
  c.
  If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year.
  d.
  With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing, no one will notice a thing.

Question 2

The nurse explains to the patient with Crohn disease that the tube feedings allow for:
 
  a. Rapid absorption in the upper GI tract
  b. Decompression of the stomach
  c. Reduction of diarrheic episodes
  d. A permanent nutritional support

[JaynaD87]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The loop colostomy is a temporary colostomy that allows for complete bowel rest. It can be closed in as short a time as 6 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The tube feedings allow for rapid absorption of the nutrients in the upper GI tract. The tube feedings are not permanent and will be followed by oral intake of a low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet.

[xroflmao]

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[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it