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A Nurse Cares for a Teenage Girl with a New

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A nurse cares for a teenage girl with a new ileostomy.The client states,"I cannot go to prom with an ostomy." How should the nurse respond?


A) "Sure you can.Purchase a prom dress one size larger to hide the ostomy appliance."
B) "The pouch won't be as noticeable if you avoid broccoli and carbonated drinks prior to the prom."
C) "Let's talk to the enterostomal therapist about options for ostomy supplies and dress styles."
D) "You can remove the pouch from your ostomy appliance when you are at the prom so that it is less noticeable."

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