Which statement about colostomies is incorrect?
A)The person wears a pouch to collect feces and flatus.
B)Stool consistency depends on the colostomy site.
C)The more colon remaining,the more liquid the stool.
D)Good skin care is necessary because feces irritate the skin.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement that the more colon remaining, the more liquid the stool is incorrect. The opposite is true; the more colon that remains, the more solid the stool will be. The amount of colon remaining after surgery determines the consistency of the stool, with patients who have a colostomy located higher in the colon having more solid stool than those with a colostomy located lower in the colon.

Which Statement About Colostomies Is Incorrect