The spouse of a patient with an ascending ostomy asks if the patient will always have to wear an ostomy bag. Which is the correct response by the nurse?
A) "An ostomy bag will be needed all of the time."
B) "An ostomy bag will be needed only during the night."
C) "An ostomy bag will be needed only to protect the stoma."
D) "An ostomy bag will be needed until discharge from the hospital."
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