Colostomy care Teaching 2636
Instructed patient caregiver some foods can produce odor: eggs, cabbage, cheese, cucumber, onion, garlic, fish, dairy foods, and coffee are among them. If you find that certain foods bother you, avoid them. Use an odor-resistant pouch. Check to see that the skin barrier is stuck securely to your skin, empty the pouch often. Place special deodorant liquids and/or tablets in the pouch.
Reviewed December 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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