Select the Statement by the Nurse That Is Most Accurate

question 3

Multiple Choice

Select the statement by the nurse that is most accurate when instructing a client with a newly formed permanent colostomy on how to use the irrigation set to prevent constipation.

• A)Make sure the irrigation bag is above the level of your head for best results.
• B)Insert the lubricated catheter 2 to 4 inches into the stoma.
• C)Dilate the stoma prior to beginning the procedure by using one finger.
• D)Use cold water to best stimulate colon peristalsis.

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