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Colostomy Teaching 1706

SN 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.

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SN instructed patient to eat foods at a regular time each day. Eating 4 to 6 smaller meals may help...
SN instructed patient to try eating the main dinner meal at noon and a smaller meal in the evening....
SN instructed patient to chew foods completely to help the digestive process. Especially avoid swall...
SN instructed patient to drink 2 to 3 quarts of water a day. This helps to keep the stool fluid, and...
SN instructed patient to drink more water and fruit juices, up to six to eight glasses per day. Incl...
SN instructed patient that to reduce diarrhea, omit fiber and bulk from your meals and eat foods tha...
SN instructed patient to should eat three or more times a day. Small frequent meals may be better to...
SN instructed patient that too much of any food can cause problems; eat moderate amounts and slowly...
Empty your pouch when one-third to one-half full. Change your skin barrier every 3-7 days. You shoul...
SN instructed patient and family on how to change the colostomy bag. Patient also educated on to dri...