After selecting two potential ostomy placement sites, what should you have the patient do next?

• A. Again bend, sit, stand, lie down to reassess for site integrity and patient ability to visualize
• B. Re-measure with a ruler
• C. Clean the area again
• D. Apply glue

Answer: (A)

Testing how the chosen area behaves with different body positions and whether the patient can clearly visualize it is key. After narrowing to two potential sites, having the patient bend, sit, stand, and lie down checks that the site stays free of skin folds or clothing obstruction in all usual positions and that the patient can easily see and access the stoma for care and appliance placement. This dynamic verification helps ensure a comfortable, secure, and manageable fit during daily activities. Re-measuring with a ruler is helpful initially but doesn’t address how the site changes with movement. Cleaning the area again is part of skin prep, not a test of siting, and applying glue is not appropriate at this stage.