Which of the following statements is correct about ostomy care?
A)It is done under sterile technique.
B)A doctor's order is needed for changing of ostomy pouches.
C)Able clients can perform this procedure by themselves after a thorough health teaching.
D)The client can still defecate normally.

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Able clients can perform this procedure by themselves after a thorough health teaching. Ostomy care is done aseptically (according to rules of cleanliness). Changing the ostomy pouch does not require a doctor's order. The collection bag must be changed when it is full or when the adhering seal is broken. A client with an ostomy will not defacate normally; rather, the fecal matter will be collected through an appliance that is held over the stoma by a special adhesive or paste.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct About Ostomy Care