Document each teaching point with topic, method, audience, and measured mastery (teach-back percentage or return-demonstration result), per Foundations — Teach-back and return demonstration.
The bowel regimen and constipation prevention, especially on opioids — fluids, fiber, activity, and the prescribed regimen.
Ostomy care with return demonstration — appliance changes, stoma and skin monitoring, and output expectations.
Recognizing GI bleeding and an acute abdomen and when to call or activate emergency response.
Diet and hydration for GI health (with Nutrition and Hydration) and the GI effects of medications.
When to report a change in bowel function or new symptoms.
