A client with an ileostomy tells the nurse that he is having a lot of problems with the formation of gas. What can the nurse tell the client to help her with this common issue?
A) Eat slowly and chew food well with mouth closed.
B) Restrict fluids.
C) Administer an enema to clear out the stool.
D) Dilate the stoma.
A
Feedback:
The client should eat slowly and chew food well with the mouth closed to help lessen the development of gas. Restricting oral intake should only be done with medical supervision and will not help with gas reduction. Enemas should not be administered. The stoma is only dilated when the stool volume decreases.
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