A client who has been caring for a colostomy on the left side of the abdomen for several years is admitted to the hospital for an unrelated health problem. which type of stool should the nurse expect?
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The location of the colostomy on the abdomen can affect the consistency of the stool that passes through it. In this case, the colostomy is on the left side of the abdomen. The left side of the colon is closer to the rectum, where stool becomes more solid as Show more…
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