Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: You may experience a small amount of bleeding around the stoma. This is important to include in teaching because it is common for clients with a new colostomy to experience minor bleeding initially due to the healing process. It is crucial for the client to be aware of this to prevent unnecessary alarm.
A: Incorrect. Fecal output may not occur within 24 hours as the digestive system needs time to adjust to the new changes.
C: Incorrect. A purplish color of the stoma is not a normal finding and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
D: Incorrect. Increasing dietary intake of raw vegetables may cause gas and odor issues for the client with a new colostomy.
In summary, option B is correct because it addresses a common occurrence and helps the client understand what to expect post colostomy surgery.
A: Incorrect. Fecal output may not occur within 24 hours as the digestive system needs time to adjust to the new changes.
C: Incorrect. A purplish color of the stoma is not a normal finding and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
D: Incorrect. Increasing dietary intake of raw vegetables may cause gas and odor issues for the client with a new colostomy.
In summary, option B is correct because it addresses a common occurrence and helps the client understand what to expect post colostomy surgery.