Multiple Choice
A 71-year-old patient had an abdominal-perineal resection for colon cancer.Which nursing action is most important to include in the plan of care for the day after surgery?
A) Teach about a low-residue diet.
B) Monitor output from the stoma.
C) Assess the perineal drainage and incision.
D) Encourage acceptance of the colostomy stoma.
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