A patient with a new ileostomy asks if a bag needs to be worn on the abdomen. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Your stool will be liquid, so you will always need a bag."
b. "Your stool will be mushy, and you will need a bag most of the time."
c. "You will be taught to irrigate your stoma to eliminate the need for a bag."
d. "Your stool will be formed, and you may be able to regulate your bowel movements so that a bag will be optional."
ANS: A
A conventional ileostomy is a small stoma in the right lower quadrant that requires a pouch at all times because of the continuous flow of liquid effluent. B. An ostomy device will always need to be worn by the patient. C. D. With an ileostomy, the stoma does not need to be irrigated and the stool will not be formed.
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