The nurse is caring for a client with a newly created urinary diversion ostomy appliance. Which is the priority when caring for this client?
1. Increasing fluid intake
2. Limiting fluid intake
3. Administering IV fluids, because the client will be NPO
4. Teaching the client self-care and support persons' care
Correct Answer: 4
It is essential that the client and support persons be taught how to care for the ostomy prior to discharge. In most cases, there is no need to increase or limit fluid intake or maintain the client NPO.
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