A patient who has a urostomy is being discharged to home. Which instruction will the nurse to provide to the patient?
a. Restrict fluid intake to reduce urine output.
b. Report any mucus in his urine.
c. Keep unused pouches in the refrigerator.
d. Shower without covering the pouch.
D
The patient may shower without covering the pouch. Teach patients the significance and importance of drinking 1.5 to 2 quarts of fluid daily to prevent urinary tract infection. Patients should avoid storing pouches in extremely hot or cold locations like the refrigerator. Teach patients that some mucus in the urine is expected, but that they should report to their physician any blood in the urine, excessively cloudy urine, chills, fever (101??F or higher), or back (flank) pain.
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