Which of the following is part of Step Three interventions for ileostomy food blockage?

• A. No solid foods
• B. Increase fluid intake
• C. Radiographic imaging
• D. Knee to chest position

Answer: (C)

In managing an ileostomy blockage, care is stepped up from basic, self-help measures to more diagnostic and definitive actions. At this stage, radiographic imaging is used to assess whether a real obstruction exists, where it is, and how severe it is. Abdominal imaging can show gas patterns, dilation, and other signs that help distinguish a simple stool impaction from a high-grade blockage and guide the next steps, such as continued nonoperative management, decompression, or surgical consultation. That diagnostic information is why imaging belongs in this step. The other options are more about initial, non-diagnostic measures—a temporary dietary adjustment or sure-fire posturing that doesn’t provide the information needed to plan treatment at this escalation point.