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A Patient with Ulcerative Colitis Is Scheduled for a Colectomy

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A patient with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a colectomy with formation of an ileoanal pouch. The patient is reviewing information presented by the HCP regarding possible surgical complications. Which statement by the patient causes the nurse to report a misunderstanding to the HCP?


A) "I will defecate in a normal manner after healing with the pouch."
B) "I will still need to watch for obstruction or pouch inflammation."
C) "The placement of an ileostomy is temporary until healing is complete."
D) "Formation of the pouch is part of the cure of my condition."

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