The given statement is True.
The transport process that does not requires the consumption of ATP molecules is called as passive transport. The movement of solute molecules along the concentration gradient (from higher concentration to lower concentration) is called diffusion. This process does not requires ATP for the movement of molecules from one place to another.
The appropriate response of the nurse manager is to reprimand the nurse providing the colostomy care to a client without PPE because of the risk of transmitting nosocomial infections and maintaining hospital hygiene. The use of personal protective equipment should always be imposed in doing potentially infectious work, especially in the hospital.