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Mrs. Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer, and a descending colostomy was created. Which statement about ostomies is false?
  1. Good skin care around the stoma is essential.
  2. Deodorants can control odors.
  3. The person wears a pouch.
  4. Feces are always liquid.
Explanation
Answer: D - Feces are not always liquid. Stool consistency depends on the colostomy site. Consistency ranges from liquid to formed. The more colon remaining to absorb water, the more solid and formed the stool. If the colostomy is near the start of the colon, stools are liquid. A colostomy near the end of the colon results in formed stools.
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