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A client who has had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon expresses concern that the effluent collected in the colostomy pouch has remained liquid for 2 weeks after surgery.Which is the nurse's best response? A) "This is normal for your type of colostomy." B) "I will let the health care provider know, so that it can be assessed." C) "You should add extra fiber to your diet to stop the diarrhea." D) "Your stool will become firmer over the next few weeks."

A middle-aged male client has irritable bowel syndrome that has not responded well to diet changes and bulk-forming laxatives.He asks the nurse about the new drug lubiprostone (Amitiza).What information does the nurse provide him? A) "This drug is investigational right now for irritable bowel syndrome." B) "Unfortunately, this drug is approved only for use in women." C) "Lubiprostone works well only in a small fraction of irritable bowel cases." D) "Let's talk to your health care provider about getting you a trial prescription."