Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
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A client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires an ileostomy. The nurse would instruct the client to do which of the following measures as an essential part of caring for the stoma?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Meticulous cleansing of the peristomal skin prevents irritation and infection, which is critical for ileostomy care.