The home-health nurse pouches an ostomy for a patient with serious financial constraints.What would the nurse recommend to the patient about ostomy care?
A) Use soap and warm water for peristomal cleansing.
B) Leave the pouch in place for 3-7 days.
C) Place several pin holes in the pouch for flatus to escape.
D) Use a firm pouching system on a round, hard abdomen.
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