Explain best practices in relation to stoma care

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Assignment:

Grace is 62 years old and she is a patient that you work with. Grace has recently had surgery and needed to have a colostomy device. This has caused a major upheaval in her life and she is finding it difficult to adjust.

You are required to write an assignment based on Grace and include the following items:

1. Mention the issues to be aware of when attending to Grace personal care needs post-surgery

2. Explain best practices in relation to stoma care

3. Write how you could support Grace in maintaining:

- Her dignity while assisting her in changing her colostomy device

- Enhance her Independence

- Promote positive self-image

4. In terms of Infection Prevention & Control, describe how you would dispose of any soiled linen

5. Reflect on key learning achieved during this assignment

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