A patient has just had intestinal surgery with the creation of a colostomy. For the first few weeks, ...

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A After the ostomy heals, the patient is allowed to eat vegetables. High-fibre foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables help to ensure a more solid stool needed to achieve success at irrigation.
B After the ostomy heals, the patient is allowed to eat fruits. High-fibre foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables help ensure a more solid stool needed to achieve success at irrigation.
C Ostomy patients may benefit from avoiding foods that cause gas and odour, including broccoli, cauliflower, dried beans, and Brussels sprouts. Cauliflower and broccoli are not recommended for this patient.
D During the first weeks after surgery, many physicians recommend low-fibre diets because the bowel requires time to adapt to the diversion. Low-fibre foods include bread, noodles, rice, cream cheese, eggs (not fried), strained fruit juices, lean meats, fish, and poultry. Poached eggs and rice would be appropriate for this patient.