patient with an ileostomy complains about excessive odor.What information would the nurse suspect as revealing a cause for this?
A)The patient eats yogurt for breakfast every morning.
B)The patient smokes.
C)The patient eats eggs for breakfast every morning.
D)The patient consumes cranberry juice regularly.

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Eggs are known to cause increased odor in patients with an ileostomy due to their sulfur content.

Patient with an Ileostomy Complains About Excessive Odor