A patient has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following the creation of an ileal conduit. What should the nurse measure to determine the size of the appliance needed?

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The correct appliance size is determined by measuring the widest part of the stoma with a ruler. The permanent appliance should be no more than $1.6 \mathrm{~mm}(1 / 8 \mathrm{inch})$ larger than the diameter of the stoma and the same shape as the stoma to prevent contact of the skin with drainage.

A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Postsurgical Unit Following