Last updated October 15, 2018
SN instructed patient about constipation and diarrhea can still occur with a colostomy. Reasons why constipation may occur include certain medications...
SN instructed patient to chew foods completely to help the digestive process. Especially avoid swallowing large pieces of leafy vegetables since they ...
Instructed patient in some cases of colostomy, skin irritation or infection can result from stool that leaks under the bag. A hernia can develop aroun...
Instructed patient caregiver when you should call the doctor cramps lasting more than 2 or 3 hours continuous nausea and vomiting, no ostomy output fo...
SN instructed patient and caregiver on how to change the colostomy bag. SN instructed how to properly closes the bag and explains that there are diffe...