A Nurse Is Pouching an Ostomy on a Patient with an Ileostomy

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is pouching an ostomy on a patient with an ileostomy. Which action by the nurse is $\bold{most}$ appropriate?

• A) Changing the skin barrier portion of the ostomy pouch daily
• B) Emptying the pouch if it is more than one-third to one-half full
• C) Thoroughly cleansing the skin around the stoma with soap and water to remove excess stool and adhesive
• D) Measuring the correct size for the barrier device while leaving a 1/2-inch space around the stoma

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