A person has an ileostomy.Which statement is incorrect?
A)The entire colon was removed.
B)Feces are liquid in consistency.
C)Feces drain constantly from the ileostomy.
D)Water is absorbed before feces are expelled into the pouch.

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With an ileostomy, the entire colon is usually removed, so feces are not able to pass through the colon to the rectum. As a result, feces are liquid in consistency and drain constantly from the ileostomy into a pouch worn on the abdomen. Because the colon is bypassed, water is not absorbed from the feces, so they remain liquid. Therefore, statement D is incorrect.

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