Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with another nurse about how to change an ostomy appliance for a client who has a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Emptying the pouch first prevents spillage. The barrier should be 0.3-0.6 cm larger, moisturizing soap risks adhesion, and post-meal changes increase output.