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Stoma Care: Preparing to Irrigate

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10 steps for getting ready to irrigate your stoma

Online Medical Reviewer: Jen Lehrer MD

Online Medical Reviewer: John Hanrahan MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN

Date Last Reviewed: 06/01/2025

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