Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
I’m glad that my child’s ostomy is only temporary.
Rationale:
💠 In Hirschsprung disease, the initial surgery often includes a temporary colostomy.
💠 This diverts feces while the aganglionic segment is removed or bypassed.
💠 Later, the child undergoes a pull-through procedure to restore bowel continuity.
💠 Parents should expect ostomy care until the final repair.
💠 Early understanding reduces post-op anxiety and improves compliance.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Capstone Exam(s)
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