The first step in teaching a client ostomy care is having the client perform which activity?
a. assembling ostomy products c. emptying the bag
b. looking at the stoma d. cleansing peristomal skin
B
During the first few post-op days, either the WOC nurse or nursing staff will be emptying the client's pouch and changing it when necessary. During these sessions, it is important for the nurse to explain exactly what is being done and to encourage the client to look at the stoma. Each day, post-op teaching increases until the client is able to empty and change pouch on her own.
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