HNSC HNSC 6.1

1. The nurse explains that an artificial opening into a body cavity is a(n): 1. gastrostomy. 2. ostomy. 3. colonoscopy. 4. ureterostomy. 2. The colostomy patient is instructed to measure the width of the stomas for the first 6 weeks postoperatively before applying each new pouch because: 1. the stoma will shrink during this time. 2. a poor-fitting pouch will cause infection of the stoma. 3. the paste will not adhere. 4. prolapse will result. 3. A 47-year-old patient who is 3 days p...