A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for long-term ostomy care?
A) During the first 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, eat foods high in fiber.
B) Drink at least 2 quarts of fluids, preferably water, daily.
C) Use enteric-coated or sustained-release medications if needed.
D) Use a mild laxative if needed.
Question 2
Which of the following illnesses has been associated with long-term stress?
A) bacterial infections C) renal disease
B) cardiovascular disease D) fractures
THE DIMENSIONS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
For ice massage, ice is frozen in a cylindrical container or a paper cup (A). The top half of the cu
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.