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Colostomy Teaching 1714ProceduresInstructed patient Call your doctor if the skin around your stoma: Pulls back, Is red or raw, has a rash, is dry, hurts or burns, swells or pushes out.Colostomy Teaching 1713ProceduresInstructed patient call your doctor if it is does not get better when you treat it.If your stoma is leaking, your skin will get sore, be sure to treat any skin redness or skin changes right away, when the problem is still small. Do not allow the sore area to b...Colostomy Teaching 1712ProceduresInstructed patient call doctor if increase pain in the abdomen or the incision,fever, redness or drainage of the incision, irritation, or redness , or drainage of the incision, change bowel habits, such as:diarrhea, or constipation or skin irritation. Colostomy Teaching 1711ProceduresSkilled nurse teach patient's and describe each step of the procedure , encouraging participation in ostomy care,teach patient about a new stoma techniques to use for cleansing. No signs of symptoms of infections noted. Colostomy Teaching 1707ProceduresSkilled nurse teaching how patient performed colostomy care , washed the stoma itself and the skin around the stoma with soft paper towels, mild soap and water. Measured the stoma, cut out the opening, removed the paper back and set it aside. Finally hold th...Colostomy Teaching 1706ProceduresSN instructed patient about constipation and diarrhea can still occur with a colostomy. Reasons why constipation may occur include certain medications, not drinking enough fluids or eating enough fiber, just like before you had a colostomy.Colostomy Teaching 1705ProceduresSN instructed patient diarrhea can occur for a variety of reasons, such as viral or bacterial infections. Eating foods which thicken stool may be helpful,as listed in a later food table. Be aware that diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Increase your fluid intak...Peg Tube Teaching 1704ProceduresInstructed patient call your doctor if the following persist: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or dehydration, call your doctor if you have redness, pain, swelling, or unusual drainage at the stoma site.Peg Tube Teaching 1703ProceduresInstructed caregiver when to Call the doctor: If you have choking or difficulty breathing during a feeding, stop the feeding and call your doctor immediately.If you cannot unclog your tube, call your doctor immediately.Colostomy Teaching 1702ProceduresPatient was instructed about showering and bathing. The pouches are waterproof therefore you can wear it in the shower. Your pouch will remain intact when underwater, bathing bathing or swimming.

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