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Colostomy care Teaching 2201ProceduresOstomy care Instructed patient Always dry your skin well before putting on your new pouching system.Colostomy care Teaching 2200ProceduresOstomy care instructed patient unless recommended, do not apply powders or creams to the skin around your 
stoma because they can keep your skin barrier from sticking.Colostomy care Teaching 2199ProceduresColostomy care Instructed patient caregiver put your soiled pouching system into a plastic bag and throw it away in your household
 garbage. It is recommended to empty your pouch into the toilet first. Colostomy care Teaching 2198ProceduresColostomy Care Instructed patient caregiver check the stoma and skin around the stoma to make sure there are no problems.Colostomy care Teaching 2197ProceduresColostomy care Instructed patient caregiver If there are no problems, wipe around the stoma with the skin wipes. If the skin is a little wet,
 sprinkle some stoma powder on the wet area. Let the area air dry for a few minutes.Colostomy care Teaching 2196ProceduresOstomy care Rinse the soap off the skin around your stoma very well because the residue may keep your skin barrier from sticking and may also cause skin irritation.Colostomy care Teaching 2195ProceduresOstomy care It is not necessary to use soap to clean around your stoma. But if you prefer to use soap, use a very mild soap. Avoid using soaps and cleansers with oils, per - fumes, or deodorants since these can sometimes cause skin problems or keep your skin b...Tracheostomy Teaching 2193ProceduresTracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver It is important to routinely clean the skin around the opening of the tracheostomy (stoma). This
 will help prevent skin irritation and the build-up of secretions.Knee bending Teaching 2168ProceduresSN instructed patient in knee replacement to get self - help devices to limit knee bending, elevated toilet seat, bath seat, and long - handled grippers. The patient was reviewed to evade putting extra weight on the knee and should use a walker, until totally...Drainage care Teaching 2142ProceduresSN instructed patient / parent to ensure the drain is below the site of insertion but not pulling on the patient. Instructed the patient / parent that there is a risk of dislodgment, requiring increased care when moving. Patient should be aware that moving wh...

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