The client with an ileostomy complains of ostomy odor to the nurse. Which does the nurse encourage the client to limit in the diet to decrease the odor?
1. Bananas
2. Radishes
3. Chocolate
4. Asparagus
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4. The nurse instructs the client to avoid asparagus in the diet because it is a gas-producing food.
1, 2, and 3. Bananas, radishes, and chocolate are less likely to cause excessive gas with ileostomy odor.
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