A male client is recovering from an ileostomy that was performed to treat inflammatory bowel disease.
During discharge teaching, the nurse should stress the importance of:
a- increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
b- wearing an appliance pouch only at bedtime.
c- consuming a low-protein, high-fiber diet.
d- taking only enteric-coated medications.
Answer A.
Because stool forms in the large intestine, an ileostomy typically drains liquid waste.
To avoid fluid loss through ileostomy drainage, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake.
The nurse should teach the client to wear a collection avoid.
a- increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
b- wearing an appliance pouch only at bedtime.
c- consuming a low-protein, high-fiber diet.
d- taking only enteric-coated medications.
Answer A.
Because stool forms in the large intestine, an ileostomy typically drains liquid waste.
To avoid fluid loss through ileostomy drainage, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake.
The nurse should teach the client to wear a collection avoid.
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Gastrointestinal Diseases