QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What are the diet/ fluid guidelines of ostomy
care?
start with a low-residue diet (low in fiber and
easy to digest), drink plenty of fluids, slowly
return to normal foods, and chew well to
prevent blockage, gas, and odor.
What should the nurse do in the first 24-48
hr of postoperative ostomy care?
assess stoma color/ edema
pouch seal
output
pain
I&O
abdominal status
What should the nurse teach the patient in
postoperative ostomy care?
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