A patient comes to the industrial nurse and is frantic because the stoma to the colostomy has prolapsed 1 year after surgery.What is the best response by the nurse?

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The best response is to reassure the patient that if feces are still coming from the stoma, then it is not blocked and suggest that they contact their surgeon for further evaluation. While a prolapsed stoma can be concerning and uncomfortable for the patient, it is not necessarily an emergency or a sign of stenosis, and it may resolve on its own or with intervention from the surgeon. Option B is incorrect because a prolapsed stoma does not necessarily retract completely into the abdomen, and this can create unnecessary anxiety for the patient. Option C is incorrect because a prolapsed stoma does not always indicate stenosis. Option D is incorrect because coughing or sneezing did not cause the prolapse, and this response does not address the patient's concerns or provide helpful information.

A Patient Comes to the Industrial Nurse and Is Frantic