ATI Nutrition Related

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A client who underwent surgical placement of a colostomy is being cared for by a nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the dietary teaching?

  • A. "Eating yogurt can help decrease the amount of gas that I have."?
  • B. "I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don't have as many loose stools."?
  • C. "My largest meal of the day should be in the evening."?
  • D. "Carbonated beverages can help control odor."?
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Carbonated beverages can help control odor in clients with colostomies. This is because carbonated drinks can help decrease odor by reducing the production of odoriferous compounds in the colon. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Eating yogurt may help regulate bowel movements but does not specifically address odor control associated with colostomies. Eliminating pasta from the diet to reduce loose stools is not necessary for colostomy care. The timing of the largest meal of the day is not directly related to dietary teaching for colostomy care.