A nurse is educating a patient on how to irrigate an ostomy bag. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?
a. "I can use a fleet enema to save money because it contains the same irrigation solution."
b. "Sitting on the toilet lets the irrigation sleeve eliminate into the bowl."
c. "I should never attempt to reach into my stoma to remove fecal material."
d. "Using warm tap water will reduce cramping and discomfort during the procedure."
A
Enema applicators should never be used in the stoma because they can cause damage. A special coned irrigation device is used for ostomies. Irrigating a stoma into the toilet is an effective management technique. Fingers and other objects should not be placed into the stoma because they may cause trauma to the intestinal wall. Warm tap water will reduce cramping during irrigation.
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