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.
Reviewed March 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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