An ileostomy client may be at risk for an electrolyte imbalance due to a high output of effluent. Which would the nurse expect the client to need to replace to prevent an electrolyte imbalance?
a. fats c. potassium
b. carbohydrates d. sodium
C
An ileostomy with a high output of effluent can cause electrolyte imbalances by loss of large amounts of potassium and protein. The client may have difficulty learning to cope with an appliance that is always filling and the need to take in enough fluid, protein, and potassium to replace the lost nutrients.
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