Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
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A client with an ileostomy is being discharged. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Stomahesive is a skin barrier used to protect peristomal skin from irritation due to ileostomy output. Karaya powder is less common, daily irrigation is not needed for ileostomies, and stool softeners are irrelevant as output is liquid.