The 1-day postoperative ileostomy patient is concerned about the fact that no drainage has occurred from the ileostomy.The nurse reminds the patient that:
A) The drainage does not start until approximately 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
B) The first drainage will have blood in it.
C) Mucus will be obvious in the early drainage.
D) The first drainage is expelled with a great deal of force.
E) A large amount of flatus will accompany the first drainage.
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