Chapter 29 Practice DeWit Questions

Patients with ileostomies should be given which instructions? - do not take enteric coated tablets A patient with a signoid colostomy is taught to irrigate her colostomy daily to accomplish which goal? - gain control over the time elimination occurs One week postoperatively, the LPN/LVN notes that the stoma of a patient who had a colostomy has a purple hue. The nurse's actions are based on which understanding about this finding? - there may be an onstruction in blood flow A patient is suspected of having colon cancer. Which question is most important to ask to see if the patient is at risk? - has anyone in your family had bowel cancer? The patient experiencing a severe exacerbation of Crohn disease should avoid which class of medication? - anticholinergics The nurse is caring for the patient following abdominal surgery. Which symptom, is demonstrated by the patient, indicates the development of peritonitis? - severe abdominal pain The nurse is educating a patient who has been recently diagnosed with IBD about therapeutic diet. Which meal selection, if made by the patient, indicates an understanding of the teaching? - grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and strawberry gelati