Colostomy Teaching 1706

Colostomy

SN instructed patient about constipation and diarrhea can still occur with a colostomy. Reasons why constipation may occur include certain medications, not drinking enough fluids or eating enough fiber, just like before you had a colostomy.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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