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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