Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2362 of 2368
A client has a new ileostomy. Which stool consistency should the nurse expect?
- Fully formed
- Hard and dry
- Firm and pellet-like
- Liquid
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Correct answer: Liquid
An ileostomy is made at the junction of the small and large intestines, so the stool is liquid.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Bowel Elimination Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026