The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has an Ileostomy

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy and feels crampy. The nurse notes that the stoma has become edematous and pale and suspects a blockage. What action should the nurse take?

A) Have the patient drink 2 to 3 L of water or other liquid.
B) Have the patient get into a tub full of warm water and drink warm liquids.
C) Administer a 1000-mL warm tap water enema through the stoma.
D) Administer a laxative such as milk of magnesia.