A 6-month-old infant with Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for a temporary colostomy.What should postoperative teaching to the parents include?
A) Dilating the stoma
B) Assessing bowel function
C) Limitation of physical activities
D) Measures to prevent prolapse of the rectum

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In the postoperative period,the nurse involves the parents in the care of the child with a temporary colostomy,allowing them to help with feedings and observe for signs of wound infection or irregular passage of stool (constipation or true incontinence).Some children will require daily anal dilatations in the postoperative period to avoid anastomotic strictures but not stoma dilatations.Physical activities should be encouraged.There is not a risk of prolapse of the rectum in Hirschsprung disease,just strictures.

A 6-Month-Old Infant with Hirschsprung Disease Is Scheduled for a Temporary