A 68-year-old male patient who has bladder cancer had a cystectomy with creation of an Indiana pouch. Which topic will be included in patient teaching?
a. Application of ostomy appliances
b. Barrier products for skin protection
c. Catheterization technique and schedule
d. Analgesic use before emptying the pouch
ANS: C
The Indiana pouch enables the patient to self-catheterize every 4 to 6 hours. There is no need for an ostomy device or barrier products. Catheterization of the pouch is not painful.
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