The nurse is performing ostomy care for a client. Place in order the steps the nurse will perform to do this care
1. Clean and dry the peristomal skin and stoma.
2. Prepare and apply the skin barrier.
3. Empty the pouch and remove the ostomy barrier.
4. Assess the stoma and peristomal skin.
5. Apply the pouch.
6. Place a piece of tissue or gauze over the stoma and change it as needed.
Correct Answer: 3,1,4,6,2,5
Rationale: When caring for a client with an ostomy, the nurse should: 1) empty the pouch and remove the ostomy barrier; 2) clean and dry the peristomal skin and stoma; 3) assess the stoma and peristomal skin; 4) place a piece of tissue or gauze over the stoma and change it as needed; 5) prepare and apply the skin barrier; and 6) apply the pouch.
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