A 3-year-old child with Hirschsprung disease is hospitalized for surgery.A temporary colostomy will be necessary.How should the nurse prepare this child?
A) It is unnecessary because of child's age.
B) It is essential because it will be an adjustment.
C) Preparation is not needed because the colostomy is temporary.
D) Preparation is important because the child needs to deal with negative body image.

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The child's age dictates the type and extent of psychologic preparation.When a colostomy is performed,it is necessary to prepare the child who is at least preschool age by telling him or her about the procedure and what to expect in concrete terms,with the use of visual aids.The preschooler is not yet concerned with body image.

A 3-Year-Old Child with Hirschsprung Disease Is Hospitalized for Surgery