The nurse notes that the client returning to the unit after having a hemicolectomy with a temporary colostomy placement has no colostomy pouch over the newly created stoma. What would be the nurse's best action?
A. Leave the stoma open to air for 24 hours.
B. Place a dry sterile dressing over the stoma.
C. Place a stent in the opening to keep it patent.
D. Place petrolatum gauze dressing over the stoma.
D
The nurse should place petrolatum gauze dressing over the stoma to keep it moist. It then could be covered with a dry, sterile dressing.
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