A client has undergone a colostomy and is wearing an ostomy pouch at the beltline. What should the nurse include in the client education?
A) Avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months.
B) Avoid lifting weights heavier than 10 pounds.
C) Avoid swimming and taking a shower.
D) Avoid drinking Gatorade and broth.
A
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The nurse should instruct the client to avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months. The client should avoid lifting weights heavier than 5 pounds. Swimming and showers need not be avoided, because most ostomy pouches are waterproof. The nurse should encourage the client to drink Gatorade and broth, which contain electrolytes. The client loses fluid and electrolytes during elimination because stools are less formed.
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