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The nurse is teaching the client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?
- A. Increase fluid intake
- B. Reduce the amount of irrigation solution
- C. Perform the irrigation in the evening
- D. Place heat on the abdomen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Cleanse the peristomal skin meticulously
- B. Take in high-fiber foods such as nuts
- C. Massage the area below the stoma
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