The nurse is caring for an anxious patient who is scheduled for surgery for colostomy placement. While the nurse is talking to the patient, the patient states, "I am so scared." It is a priority for the nurse to focus on addressing the

A. When the left descending colon and rectum are removed, a colostomy is typically created. This involves bringing the proximal end of the remaining colon to the surface of the abdomen to create a stoma. The colostomy allows the rest of the bowel to heal and function normally.

B.A continent ostomy involves creating an internal reservoir with a valve, allowing the patient to control the evacuation of intestinal contents. This option is less common and usually associated with continent ileostomies rather than temporary diversions to rest a portion of the colon.

C. A Kock pouch is a type of continent ileostomy where an internal reservoir is created from the ileum, and the patient can empty the reservoir with a catheter. This is not typically used as a diversion for healing purposes involving the colon.

D.An ileostomy involves bringing the end of the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) to the surface of the abdomen to create a stoma. Given that the left descending colon and rectum were removed, this procedure is unlikely unless the entire colon is bypassed or removed, which is not specified in this scenario.

Choice A : The descending colon is the portion of the colon where stool becomes more formed as water is absorbed, leading to the gradual solidification of stool.

Choice B The transverse colon is responsible for further water absorption, but stool is still relatively less formed compared to the descending colon.

Choice C There is no segment called "oblique colon." It might be a typographical error.

Choice D The ascending colon is the initial part of the colon where undigested food enters, and stool is relatively less formed compared to the descending colon.