A patient asks a nurse if karaya products can be used to seal the urostomy appliance. On what knowledge should the nurse base a response?
a. Any adhesive is effective on a urostomy appliance.
b. Urine breaks down karaya products.
c. Karaya products can cause urinary infec-tions.
d. Formation of urine crystals is increased with the use of karaya products.
B
Urine breaks down karaya products and should not be used as a paste with urinary diversion ap-pliances.
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