The Nurse Notes That a Client Has a Loop Colostomy

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a client has a loop colostomy.What should the nurse ensure when providing care to this client?

• A) Plastic rod is in place.
• B) Irrigations occur every day.
• C) Ostomy appliance is changed every 6 hours.
• D) Bedside commode is in place for bowel evacuation.

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