Question

4. A patient is recovering from an ileostomy that was performed to treat inflammatory bowel disease. During discharge teaching, the nurse should stress the importance of:’
5. A. increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
   2. wearing an appliance pouch only at bedtime.
   3. consuming a low-protein, high-fiber diet.
   4. taking only enteric-coated medications.

Answer 1

The chance of dehydration is very high if a patient undergoes ileostomy because the absorption of water takes place in large intestine, when this is incised absorption dies not happen leading to dehydration

The appliance pouch should be worn continuously

Generally low fiber diet us recommended

Enteric coated medication are not recommended

Ans:increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration