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Stoma care (Management (Gas control (avoid using straw, excessive talking…
Stoma care
Management
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cotton wool pad, disposable paper towel, dry gauze
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Odour control
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encourage pouch hygiene, keep pouch tail free from stool
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Gas control
avoid using straw, excessive talking while eating, avoid taking gas-forming food
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facilitate acceptance with warm, positive regard
site assessment
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x too close to umbilicus, have skin lesion/ surgical scars
Healthy stoma: bright red in colour, round, moist, raised 0.5-1 inch above the skin surface
- Slightly oedematous post-ot & shrink in size during 4-6 wks post ot
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