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

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is pouching an ostomy on a patient with an ileostomy.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Changing the skin barrier portion of the ostomy pouch daily
• B) Selecting a pouch that is able to hold excess output to reduce the frequency of pouch emptying
• C) Thoroughly scrubbing the skin around the stoma to remove excess stool and adhesive
• D) Measuring the correct size for the barrier device while leaving a 1/8-inch space around the stoma

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