A Patient Who Has Ulcerative Colitis Has a Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who has ulcerative colitis has a proctocolectomy and ileostomy. Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

• A) Restrict fluid intake to prevent constant liquid drainage from the stoma.
• B) Use care when eating high-fiber foods to avoid obstruction of the ileum.
• C) Irrigate the ileostomy daily to avoid having to wear a drainage appliance.
• D) Change the pouch every day to prevent leakage of contents onto the skin.

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