A patient has been taught how to change a colostomy bag but is having trouble measuring and manipulating the equipment and has many questions. What is the nurse's next action?

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Resources that specialize in a particular health need (e.g., wound care or ostomy specialists) are integral to successful patient education. A mental health specialist is helpful for emotional issues rather than for physical problems. A dietitian is a resource for nutritional needs. A wound care specialist provides complex wound care.

A Patient Has Been Taught How to Change a Colostomy