A client is having the first stage of an ileoanal anastomosis. What should the nurse inform the client they will experience?
A) Solid stool from the anus
B) Very little discharge from the anus
C) Control of the fecal material from the anus
D) Continuous discharge of mucus from the anus
D
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After the first stage of surgery, clients experience an almost continuous discharge of mucus from the anus and a frequent discharge of fecal material from the ileostomy. Initially, clients cannot control the frequent watery discharge.
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