A patient with colon cancer has recently undergone surgery to remove a portion of the colon.The patient asks how often the colostomy pouching system should be changed.What is the best response by the nurse?
A) Every 3 to 7 days
B) Every 10 to 14 days
C) When the pouch is one third to one half full of stool
D) Not until the system starts to leak or smell bad
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