Colostomy care

Colostomy care Teaching 2636

Instructed patient caregiver some foods can produce odor: eggs, cabbage, cheese, cucumber, onion, garlic, fish, dairy foods, and coffee are among them...

Colostomy care Teaching 2635

Instructed patient caregiver Eating regularly will help prevent gas, Eat smaller amounts of food 4 to 5 times a day. Do not skip meals to avoid gas or...

Colostomy care Teaching 2634

Instructed patient caregiver certain foods may cause gas, such as eggs, cabbage, broccoli, onions, fish, beans, milk, cheese, carbonated drinks, and a...

Colostomy care Teaching 2633

Instructed patient caregiver water will not hurt your ostomy. Normal exposure to air or contact with soap and water won’t harm the stoma. Water will n...

Colostomy care Teaching 2632

Instructed patient caregiver Change the pouching system regularly to avoid leaks and skin irritation. It's important to have a regular schedule for ch...

Colostomy care Teaching 2254

Instructed patient assess bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants, assess effluent from ostomy. Empty pouch when 1/3-1/2 full, assess abdomen, report any abno...

Colostomy care Teaching 2203

Ostomy care Instructed patient you may shower or bathe with your pouch on or off. Remember that your stoma may function during this 
time.

Colostomy care Teaching 2202

Ostomy care Instructed patient If you are using paste, it may be easier to remove the paste before you wet the area. Some people may 
use adhesive rem...

Colostomy care Teaching 2201

Ostomy care Instructed patient Always dry your skin well before putting on your new pouching system.

Colostomy care Teaching 2200

Ostomy care instructed patient unless recommended, do not apply powders or creams to the skin around your 
stoma because they can keep your skin barri...