A nurse is preparing to change a client's colostomy pouch.After removing the pouch,which of these steps should the nurse take NEXT?
A)Prepare solution for cleansing the stoma.
B)Measure the stoma to fit the new pouch.
C)Remove gloves,cleanse hands,and apply clean gloves.
D)Place a gauze pad over the stoma while preparing to cleanse it and apply new pouch.

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When changing a colostomy pouch,apply clean gloves when removing the pouch,remove gloves,cleanse hands,and apply clean gloves before applying new pouch.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Change a Client's Colostomy Pouch