A nurse is changing the ostomy appliance of a client who had her ostomy created several days ago following a hemicolectomy
The nurse has measured the size of the client's stoma and is trimming the new faceplate to ensure comfort and adequate adhesion. The opening in the faceplate should be A) 1/8 to 1/4 in. larger than the diameter of the stoma
B) The same size as the client's stoma
C) Slightly smaller than the diameter of the client's stoma
D) 1/2 to 1 in. smaller than the measured diameter
A
Feedback:
To avoid pinching of or pressure on the stoma and causing circulatory impairment, the nurse should trim the opening in the faceplate to the measured diameter plus approximately 1/8 to 1/4 in. larger.
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