To allow tissue healing from a partial colon resection,
A)the patient is kept bedridden for the entire recovery period.
B)an external stoma is created to allow for defecation.
C)the patient will be kept on a liquid diet for the entire recovery period.
D)the patient's colon will be clamped off distal to the resection site.

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Because of trauma or a pathologic condition such as cancer,diverticulitis,and ulcerative colitis,formation of a stoma (mouth)from the bowel to the outside of the body may be necessary.A permanent colostomy is performed when a portion of bowel is removed.A temporary colostomy is performed to heal or rest a diseased portion of bowel.

To Allow Tissue Healing from a Partial Colon Resection