The 20-year-old patient with a permanent colostomy asks whether she will be able to become pregnant.The nurse's most informative response would be:
A) "No. The colostomy weakened the pelvic floor to the point that it will not support a pregnancy."
B) "Yes. Pregnancy may be accomplished with artificial insemination because the fallopian tubes are usually damaged by a colostomy."
C) "No. The abdominal pressure exerted by a pregnancy will cause the prolapse of the stoma.
D) "Yes. The colostomy will not interfere with pregnancy or delivery.
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