A Patient with a Colostomy Says, "My Pouch Blows Up

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with a colostomy says, "My pouch blows up like a balloon when I pass gas." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)"Make a tiny pinhole in the top of the pouch to let air out."
• B)"Remove the pouch and put on a new one when it gets too full of gas."
• C)"Empty the gas like you would if the pouch was full of stool."
• D)"Peel back a tiny corner of the skin barrier to allow gas to escape."

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