Which of the following statements about a colostomy is true?
A) A patient with a permanent colostomy will always require assistance with colostomy irrigation.
B) The nursing assistant should dispose of a disposable colostomy bag in the toilet.
C) A patient with a colostomy continues to have sphincter control.
D) The nursing assistant should report redness or irritation at the stoma site to the nurse.
D
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