The nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and a proctocolectomy and ileostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in client teaching?
A)Restrict fluid intake to prevent constant liquid drainage from the stoma.
B)Use care when eating high-fibre foods to avoid obstruction of the ileum.
C)Irrigate the ileostomy daily to avoid having to wear a drainage appliance.
D)Change the pouch every day to prevent leakage of contents onto the skin.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

High-fibre foods are introduced gradually and should be well chewed to avoid obstruction of the ileostomy. Clients with ileostomies lose the absorption of water in the colon and need to take in increased amounts of fluid. The pouch should be drained frequently but is changed every 5-7 days. The drainage from an ileostomy is liquid and continuous, so control by irrigation is not possible.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Ulcerative