Posted: July 26th, 2017

After ileostomy, the nurse expects that the drainage appliance will be applied to the stoma:

After ileostomy, the nurse expects that the drainage appliance will be applied to the stoma:

A. When the client is able to begin self-care procedures.
B. 24 hours later, when the swelling subsided.
C. In the operating room after the ileostomy procedure.
D. After the ileostomy begins to function.