A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative for an ileostomy. The client is concerned that there has been no drainage from the ileostomy. Which information should the nurse provide to reinforce client teaching? Select all that apply. Drainage does not start until 24 to 48 hours after surgery. A large amount of flatus will accompany the first drainage. The first drainage is expelled with a great deal of force. Early drainage will be bloody. The drainage will have some mucus in it.
[Answered]: A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours…
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