Author Question: A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop ... (Read 55 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

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.