A Patient Has a Colostomy in the Descending (Sigmoid)colon and Wants

A patient has a colostomy in the descending (sigmoid) colon and wants to control bowel evacuation and possibly stop wearing an ostomy pouch.To help achieve this goal,the nurse should teach the patient to:

A) Call the primary care provider if the stoma becomes pale, dusky, or black
B) Limit the intake of gas-forming foods such as cabbage, onions, and fish
C) Irrigate the stoma to produce a bowel movement on a schedule
D) Avoid returning to the use of an ostomy appliance if he becomes ill