CWOCN-AP Practice Questions - WOCNCB Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Advanced Practice Exam

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A patient with a new ileostomy is emptying the pouch eight times daily and reports thirst and dizziness on standing. Which teaching point is most important?

Increase hypotonic fluids only because water replaces all losses Use oral rehydration strategies and report high output or dehydration symptoms Avoid all sodium-containing fluids after ileostomy surgery Ileostomy output is unrelated to fluid and electrolyte balance

Correct Answer:

Use oral rehydration strategies and report high output or dehydration symptoms

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