Physiological AdaptationQuestion 415 of 2368

A nurse is teaching a student about ostomy output. Which statement is correct?

  1. Waste from an ileostomy is solid and formed
  2. Waste from a descending colon colostomy is watery
  3. Waste from an ileostomy is watery
  4. Waste from an ascending colon colostomy is solid and formed
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Correct answer: Waste from an ileostomy is watery

Waste from an ileostomy or an ascending colon colostomy is watery. A descending colostomy gives more formed stool.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: MANAGING OSTOMIES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026