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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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When planning discharge teaching for an adolescent patient who had an ileostomy, the nurse should place primary emphasis on:
  1. Informing the patient about the ileostomy association
  2. Telling the patient whom to contact if assistance is needed
  3. Encouraging the patient to return to school or work as soon as possible
  4. Teaching the patient the importance of irrigations to regulate bowel movements
Explanation
Answer - B - When planning discharge teaching for an adolescent patient who had an ileostomy, the nurse should place primary emphasis on telling the patient whom to contact if assistance is needed. The patient should know there is help available, even though direct supervision is no longer provided.
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