What should a nurse include in postoperative teaching for a patient who has undergone a ureterostomy?
a. The significance of the ureteral catheter for the first week
b. Appropriate use of karaya gum products
c. Daily schedule for changing the pouch
d. Evening schedule for changing the pouch before bedtime
A
Information about the ureteral catheter, which will be in place for the first week, is important. Karaya gum products are not used for urinary appliances because urine breaks down the karaya. Pouches are changed only every 4 to 6 days to prevent skin irritation. The pouch is best changed in the morning.
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