In postoperative teaching to a ureterotomy patient, the nurse would include information pertaining to:
1. significance of ureteral catheter for the first week.
2. appropriate use of karaya gum products.
3. daily pouch change schedule.
4. changing pouch in the evening before bedtime.
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Information about the ureteral catheter, which will be in place for the first week, is im-portant. Karaya gum products are not used for urinary appliances because urine breaks down the karaya. Pouches are changed only every 4 to 6 days to prevent skin irritation. The pouch is best changed in the morning.
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