You Just Applied a New Ostomy Pouch

question 21

Multiple Choice

You just applied a new ostomy pouch.When can the person shower or bathe?

• A) Right away
• B) In 1 to 2 hours
• C) In 8 hours
• D) The next day

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Definitions:

Awake

The state of being conscious and aware of one's surroundings, as opposed to being asleep.

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain; a process believed to involve the strengthening of the neural connections that form memories.

Memories

Stored information from past experiences that can be recalled.