A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a new colostomy. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for long-term ostomy care?

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Drinking at least two quarts of fluids, preferably water, daily is recommended for long-term ostomy care to prevent dehydration and maintain adequate hydration. Eating foods high in fiber during the first six to eight weeks after surgery, using enteric-coated or sustained-release medications if needed, and using a mild laxative if needed may be part of short-term ostomy care but are not specific to long-term ostomy care.

A Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions for a Client with a New