The nurse would evaluate a patient with an ostomy as understanding how to protect the skin if the patient cuts the skin barrier to which of the following measurements?

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A skin barrier should be cut 1/16 to 1/8 inch from the stoma to provide a secure fit and prevent skin irritation. Cutting the barrier too tight to the stoma can cause trauma and inflammation, while cutting it too far away can lead to leakage and skin breakdown.

The Nurse Would Evaluate a Patient with an Ostomy as Understanding