The enterostomal nurse advises the patient with a urinary diversion system on changing the collection appliance. The nurse informs the patient that the appliance will need to be changed:
A) Every day as part of morning care activities
B) In the evening, prior to going to sleep for the night
C) After every meal
D) At a time that is convenient for the patient, but before it starts to leak
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient and family are taught to apply and change the appliance used with a urinary diversion device. Ideally, the appliance system is changed before the system leaks and at a time convenient for the patient. A variety of appliances are available; an average collecting appliance lasts 3 to 7 days before leakage occurs.
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