A Patient with a New Ileostomy Asks the Nurse, "Will

A patient with a new ileostomy asks the nurse, "Will I have to wear a bag on my abdomen after my ileostomy?" What is the appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "Your stool will be liquid, so you will always need a bag."
B) "Your stool will be mushy, and you will need a bag most of the time."
C) "Your stool will be formed, and you may be able to regulate your bowel movements so that a bag will be optional."
D) "You will be taught to irrigate your stoma to eliminate the need for a bag."