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The nurse knows that the ideal time to change an ostomy pouch is
 
  a. Before eating a meal, when the patient is comfortable.
  b. When the patient feels that he needs to have a bowel movement.
  c. When ordered in the patient's chart.
  d. After the patient has ambulated the length of the hallway.
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The nurse wants to change the ostomy appliance when as little output as necessary ensures a smooth procedure. Patients with ostomies do not feel the urge to defecate because the sensory portion of the anus is not stimulated. Changing the ostomy pouch is a nursing judgment decision. After a patient ambulates, stool output is increased.
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