A nurse is teaching a client who has a new colostomy about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will try new foods one at a time
B. I will chew gum to decrease gas formation
C. I will drink 4-6 cups of fluid per day
D. I will eat a large evening meal

"Nutrients are the chemical elements found in food that give humans the energy needed for development, healing, and other vital life activities." Although not all nutrients are energy-producing, they all have some sort of function.

What is new colostomy ?

A portal from the exterior of the body into the colon. Following the removal of a portion of the colon, a colostomy offers a new route for waste to exit the body.

Because patients with colostomy are instructed to increase the liquids like water, tea or coffee. And also they are instructed to take fibred rich diet like bran cereals, vegetables, fresh fruits etc.

Therefore, option (c) is correct- I will drink 4-6 cups of fluids per day.

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