An ileostomy client’s pouch begins to leak 2 days postoperatively. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention? 1. Change the pouch as soon as possible to prevent effluent from...

An ileostomy client’s pouch begins to leak 2 days postoperatively. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention?

1. Change the pouch as soon as possible to prevent effluent from causing skin breakdown

2. Encourage the client to remove the pouch and apply a new one

3. Notify the physician

4. Put tape around pouch and ask the next shift nurse to make sure the tape has corrected the problem