The client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse uses which solution for the irrigation?
A)Tap water
B)Sterile water
C)Sterile distilled water
D)Sterile lactated Ringer's

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Warm tap water or saline solution is used to irrigate a colostomy. If the tap water is not suitable for drinking, then bottled water should be used. The other choices are incorrect solutions.

The Client with a Colostomy Has an Order for Irrigation