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She had a colostomy done 2 weeks ago and has irritating skin around area what can she use how to clean?
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Ostomy care: The following website can help provide useful information. http://www.ostomy.org/uploaded/files/ostomy_info/wocn_basic_ostomy_skin_care.pdf?direct=1
Answered 11/13/2016
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