The nurse is caring for a client who had ileostomy surgery 10 days ago.The client verbalizes concerns that the effluent has not become formed and is still liquid green.Which is the nurse's best response?

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Effluent from an ileostomy will become less liquid (but not solid)over time as the body adapts to loss of the large bowel.This process takes time and the client should be reassured of this.Clients with a new ileostomy should avoid high-fiber diets for the first few weeks because blockage of the bowel may occur.Buttermilk,yogurt,and carbonated drinks will not affect this process.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had Ileostomy