9. Constipation

Patient is able to identify potential complications, preventive measures for, and management of,
constipation (as related to a colostomy).

Suggestions would be to include foods such as:

• fresh fruit and vegetables
• bran cereal/muffins
• fruit juices especially prune
• extra fluids

If diet modification is not helpful, the family physician or surgeon needs to be consulted for further suggestions.

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