Question # 9

A patient with an ileostomy is experiencing high-output effluent (>1500 mL/day). Which intervention should the WOC nurse recommend first?

Options:

A.

Restrict all oral fluids

B.

Initiate oral rehydration solution and anti-diarrheal medication as ordered

C.

Apply a high-output pouch system only

D.

Immediately refer for surgical revision

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