A Person Has an Ostomy Pouch

question 23

Multiple Choice

A person has an ostomy pouch.The pouch is bulging from flatus.What should you do?

• A) Call for the nurse.
• B) Make a hole in the pouch for the escape of gas.
• C) Open the pouch.
• D) Change the pouch.

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Definitions:

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