What Should a Nurse Instruct the Patient to Do to Ensure

question 3

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse instruct the patient to do to ensure a good fit of the appliance to avoid leakage?

• A) Place the pouch only when lying down.
• B) Check pouch placement to ensure a firm seal.
• C) Confirm that the pouch fits tightly to the edges of the stoma.
• D) Confirm that the pouch covers the entire abdomen.

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