The nurse has removed the patient's old urostomy pouch and is attempting to measure the stoma opening for placement of a new pouch.Which action should the nurse take next?
A)Place the patient in a prone position.
B)Cleanse the peristomal skin with warm soap and water.
C)Remove any stents that are in place.
D)Place rolled gauze at the stoma opening.

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Wick the stoma continuously during pouch measurement and change.Place a rolled gauze wick at the stomal opening.Using a wick at the stoma opening prevents the peristomal skin from becoming wet with urine during a pouching-change procedure.Position the patient in a semi-reclining position.Avoid soap when cleansing the area.In the immediate postoperative period,urinary stents extend out from the stoma.A surgeon places the stents to prevent stenosis of the ureters at the site where the ureters are attached to the conduit.The stents will be removed during the hospital stay or at the first postoperative visit with the surgeon.

The Nurse Has Removed the Patient's Old Urostomy Pouch and Is