Colostomy care Teaching 2201

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...

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 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 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 2191

Ostomy care Instructed patient limit foods such as broccoli, cabbage, onions, fish, and garlic in your diet to help reduce odor.