A nurse is teaching a patient how to empty a colostomy pouch. When should the pouch usually be emptied?
Correct answer: B. When it is about one-third to one-half full
- A. When it is completely full and heavy
- B. When it is about one-third to one-half full
- C. Only when the patient changes the appliance
- D. When the stoma stops producing output
Explanation
Emptying the pouch when it is about one-third to one-half full prevents excessive weight from pulling on the seal and skin. Waiting until it is full increases leakage and appliance failure.
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Elimination care covers normal bowel and urinary patterns, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, retention, enemas, ostomies and specimen collection. Catheterisation includes indications, catheter types, insertion principles, drainage-bag care and prevention of urinary infection, with attention to the difference between urinary retention and incontinence.
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