Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Full-length
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ileostomy about stoma care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cleaning the peristomal skin with mild soap and water prevents irritation and maintains skin integrity. Daily pouch changes (B) are unnecessary (typically every 3ÔÇô7 days), adhesive removers (C) are for pouch removal, and bleeding (D) is abnormal and requires evaluation.