A patient with colon cancer has recently undergone surgery to remove a portion of the colon. The patient asks how often the colostomy pouching system should be changed. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. Every 3 to 7 days
b. Every 10 to 14 days
c. When the pouch is one third to one half full of stool
d. Not until the system starts to leak or smell bad
A, C
An ostomy is managed with an odor-proof pouch with a skin barrier surrounding the stoma. Empty the pouch when it is one third to one half full. Change the pouching system approximately every 3 to 7 days, depending upon the patient's individual needs.
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