Check for drainage in appliance at least twice during each shift. If drainage present (diarrhea-type stool):
| Do | Do Not |
|---|---|
| 1. Unclamp the bottom of bag. | Remove appliance each time it needs emptying. |
| 2. Drain into bedpan. | |
| 3. Use a squeeze-type bottle filled with warm water to rinse inside of appliance. | |
| 4. Clean off clamp if soiled. | |
| 5. Put a few drops of deodorant in appliance if not odor-proof. | Use any materials that could irritate bowel. |
| 6. Fasten bottom of appliance securely (fold bag over clamp 2–3 times before closing). | |
| 7. Check for leakage under appliance every 2–4 hours. | |
| 8. Communicate with client while attending to appliance. | Ignore client’s needs. |