Which ostomy will have the most formed drainage? The ostomy located in the
a. ileum c. transverse colon
b. ascending colon d. descending colon
D
The contents from an ileostomy will be liquid. The contents from an ascending ostomy will be partially formed. The contents from a transverse ostomy will also be partially formed. The ostomy with the most formed drainage will be the one located along the descending colon.
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