Final answer:
The statement that indicates effective teaching for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition after extensive colon surgery is "I will report signs of infection promptly."
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement by the client receiving total parenteral nutrition after extensive colon surgery that indicates effective teaching is option d) "I will report signs of infection promptly."
Reporting signs of infection promptly is important for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition after extensive colon surgery because they are at a higher risk for infection due to the disruption of their natural defense mechanism as a result of the surgery. Prompt reporting of signs of infection allows for early intervention and treatment, reducing the risk of complications.
Examples of signs of infection that the client should report promptly include fever, increased pain or tenderness at the surgical site, redness or warmth around the surgical site, foul-smelling drainage from the surgical site, and any other signs that indicate the presence of infection.