After teaching a patient to irrigate a new colostomy, the nurse will determine that the teaching has been effective if the patient
A) hangs the irrigating container about 18 inches above the stoma.
B) stops the irrigation and removes the irrigating cone if cramping occurs.
C) inserts the irrigation tubing no further than 4 to 6 inches into the stoma.
D) fills the irrigating container with 1000 to 2000 mL of lukewarm tap water.
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