To ensure a good fit of the appliance to avoid leakage, which of the following should the nurse consider for pouch placement?
1. Place the pouch only when the patient is lying down.
2. The pouch placement should be checked for sitting comfort, standing comfort, and ambulation.
3. The pouch should fit very snugly to edges of stoma.
4. The pouch must cover the entire abdomen.
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Placement of the pouch should be comfortable in all positions, but not too snug on the stoma for fear of laceration. The pouch need only cover enough of the abdomen to allow for a firm fit.
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a. "Would you like to talk more about this?" b. "You are lucky to have such a devoted daughter." c. "It is normal to feel as though you are a burden." d. "Would you like to meet with the chaplain?"
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1. developmental crisis 2. cigarette smoking 3. illicit drug use 4. diet