An enterostomal therapist would suggest that the location for a urinary stoma is the
A) lower abdominal quadrants.
B) pubic area.
C) rib margins.
D) umbilical area.

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The main criterion for stomal placement is that the site allows the faceplate of the drainage appliance to bind securely to the abdominal surface as well as be clearly visible to the client. This means that the surgeon must avoid the umbilicus, rib margins, pubis, iliac crests, and any pre-existing scars, wrinkles, or crevices.

An Enterostomal Therapist Would Suggest That the Location for a Urinary