The nurse is providing instruction to the parents of an infant with a colostomy. Which statement by the parents indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching session?

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Watching for skin irritation around the stoma is a sign of appropriate understanding of the need for care and monitoring of the colostomy site. Option A is incorrect because changing the colostomy bag with each wet diaper may not be necessary and could cause unnecessary irritation to the infant's skin. Option B may not be necessary for all patients and is not the most important aspect of colostomy care. Option D is incorrect because bleeding is not a normal part of colostomy care and should be reported to the healthcare provider if it occurs.

The Nurse Is Providing Instruction to the Parents of an Infant