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Title: The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding would the nurse ...
Post by: KarineShine on Jan 18, 2018
The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding would the nurse report immediately?
 
  a. Liquid consistency of stool
  b. Presence of blood in the stool
  c. Noxious odor from the stool
  d. Continuous output from the stoma


Title: The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding would the nurse ...
Post by: jompau on Jan 18, 2018
B
Blood in the stool may indicate a problem with the surgical procedure, and the physician should be notified. All other options are expected findings for an ileostomy.