What important point should the nurse teach the client to avoid peristomal skin breakdown?
a. One only needs to examine skin around stoma every 7-10 days.
b. Affix the appliance to the skin when it is damp.
c. Stress the importance of a properly fitting device.
d. The physician only needs to know about bleeding at the stoma.
C
The nurse should instruct the client about the importance of properly fitting appliances and to periodically measure appliance to ensure a proper fit. The nurse should also teach the client to assess the peristomal skin for signs of breakdown and if present report to WOC nurse or MD. Also, the client should assess the stoma for bleeding, edema and discoloration and instruct client to report to MD if any of these conditions.
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