The nurse is caring for a patient who has a continent ileostomy. Which intervention will the nurse add to the plan of care?
A) Change the ostomy appliance as needed.
B) Place a bedside commode by the patient's bed.
C) Keep the collection device below the bladder.
D) Insert a tube into the stoma to drain the pouch.
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