A child with the diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease has a temporary colostomy. The nurse provides instructions to the parents about colostomy care at home. Which statement by the parents indicates their understanding of the instructions?
ExplanationThe parents are instructed to report signs of skin breakdown or stomal complications, such as ribbonlike stools or failure to pass flatus or stools, to the primary health care provider or the nurse. Moist, red granulation tissue may grow around an ostomy site and does not require special treatment. The remaining options are incorrect actions and considered contraindicated.