Which statement indicates that parents have understood the nurse's teaching with regard to colostomy stoma care for their toddler?
A)"We will change the colostomy bag with each wet diaper."
B)"We will expect a moderate amount of bleeding after cleansing the area around the stoma."
C)"We will watch for skin irritation around the stoma."
D)"We will use adhesive enhancers when we change the bag."

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Watching for skin irritation around the stoma is a key aspect of colostomy stoma care. The other choices are incorrect: changing the bag with each wet diaper is not necessary, there should not be moderate bleeding after cleansing the stoma area, and adhesive enhancers are not always needed.

Which Statement Indicates That Parents Have Understood the Nurse's Teaching