A person has fecal incontinence.The following measures are part of the care plan.Which should you question?
A)Assist with elimination after meals.
B)Assist with elimination every 2 to 3 hours.
C)Give good skin care.
D)Empty ostomy pouch when feces are present.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Emptying an ostomy pouch when feces are present is a standard care practice, not something to question. However, the question implies that the person has fecal incontinence, not an ostomy, so this measure may not be applicable.

A Person Has Fecal Incontinence