💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

The nurse teaches a patient with a new colostomy about dietary management including:

A Avoiding all fiber
B Eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, introducing foods one at a time, and staying hydrated
C Only liquid diet forever
D No dietary changes needed

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Colostomy diet: start low-residue, gradually add foods one at a time (identify gas/odor producers). Chew well, eat regularly, adequate fluids. Gas-producing: beans, cabbage, carbonated drinks. Odor: fish, eggs, asparagus. Avoid obstruction: nuts, popcorn, corn initially.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The nurse teaches a patient with a new colostomy about dietary management including:" is Option B: Eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, introducing foods one at a time, and staying hydrated.

The other options — A) Avoiding all fiber, C) Only liquid diet forever, D) No dietary changes needed — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Colostomy diet: start low-residue, gradually add foods one at a time (identify gas/odor producers). Chew well, eat regularly, adequate fluids. Gas-producing: beans, cabbage, carbonated drinks. Odor: …

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