Colostomy care Teaching 2199
Colostomy care Instructed patient caregiver put your soiled pouching system into a plastic bag and throw it away in your household
garbage. It is recommended to empty your pouch into the toilet first.
Reviewed March 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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