The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has undergone colon resection surgery with a colostomy.Which statements by the client indicate that the instruction was understood?

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The client should avoid using soap to clean around the stoma because it might prevent effective adhesive of the ostomy appliance.The client should use warm water and a soft washcloth instead.The stoma should remain a soft pink color.A deep red or purple hue indicates ischemia and should be reported to the surgeon right away.The tissue of the stoma is very fragile,and scant bleeding may occur when the stoma is cleaned.Yogurt and buttermilk can help reduce gas in the pouch,so the client need not avoid dairy products.Exercise (other than some contact sports)is important for clients with an ostomy.

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