A person has fecal incontinence. The following measures are part of the care plan. Which should you question?
a. Assist with elimination only after meals.
b. Assist with elimination every 2 to 3 hours.
c. Give good skin care.
d. Empty ostomy pouch when feces are pre-sent.
A
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