The colostomy patient is instructed to measure the width of the stomas for the first 6 weeks postoperatively before applying each new pouch because:
1. the stoma will shrink during this time.
2. a poor-fitting pouch will cause infection of the stoma.
3. the paste will not adhere.
4. prolapse will result.
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During the first 6 weeks, the stoma normally shrinks. The pouch needs to fit as closely to the stoma as is comfortable and safe to prevent skin irritation.
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