The nurse knows that the ideal time to change an ostomy pouch is when?

A) Before the patient eats a meal,when the patient is comfortable.
B) When the patient feels that he or she 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.

Ostomy Pouch

An ostomy pouch is a medical device attached to the abdomen to collect waste from the body when the natural pathway is not possible due to surgical reasons like colostomy or ileostomy.

Ideal Time

The most favorable or optimum period within which a certain action or condition is best to occur or be achieved.