The nurse has completed care with a client who has a new ostomy.What should the nurse document about the care provided?
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The nurse should document any change in the stoma size, the condition of the skin around the stoma, the amount and type of drainage, and the client's response to the procedure. The degree of bowel sounds may also be relevant, but it is not as important to document as the other information listed. Keeping accurate and detailed records of care provided is important for continuity of care and for monitoring the client's progress over time.

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