Ostomy Care Post Test. Questions
with Correct Verified Answers. Latest
2026-2027. Graded A
A nurse is obtaining health history from a client who has a colostomy. The
client reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month but has
no signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client tells the nurse that they
have avoided participation in social activities because they are concerned
about leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? -
ANSConsume foods that are low in fiber content
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for
creation of a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSUse irrigation to help establish a
regular bowl pattern
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy
pouching system. The client reports that they occasionally experience pain
when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following techniques should
the nurse suggest? - ANSPush the skin away from the barrier while
removing it
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is
scheduled for a procedure to remove their entire large intestine and rectum.
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with Correct Verified Answers. Latest
2026-2027. Graded A
A nurse is obtaining health history from a client who has a colostomy. The
client reports frequent episodes of loose stools over the last month but has
no signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client tells the nurse that they
have avoided participation in social activities because they are concerned
about leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? -
ANSConsume foods that are low in fiber content
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for
creation of a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSUse irrigation to help establish a
regular bowl pattern
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy
pouching system. The client reports that they occasionally experience pain
when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following techniques should
the nurse suggest? - ANSPush the skin away from the barrier while
removing it
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is
scheduled for a procedure to remove their entire large intestine and rectum.
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