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Jen Reyes, RN, BSN, is a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse working in a hospital inpatient unit. She received her nursing degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. In her clinical work, Reyes helps new ostomy patients build confidence by walking them through changing their first pouch before discharge.

What Is a Stoma Cap and How Is It Used?
What Is a PEG Tube and When Is It Needed?
Can Feeding Tubes Be Temporary?
What Size Nasogastric Tube Should You Use?
What Is a Flange on an Ostomy Bag?
Do You Have to Wear a Colostomy Bag All the Time?
What Is a Bowel Transplant and Who Needs One?
How to Measure Stoma Size for a Perfect Fit
Why Would Someone Need a Feeding Tube?
Can You Eat Orally With a PEG Tube?
Is a Blocked Stoma Dangerous? Signs and What to Do
Can You Give Medications Through a J-Tube?
What Is Gastrostomy Status and Why Is It Used?
How Often Should an Ostomy Pouch Be Emptied?
What Happens After Your Colon Is Removed?
Why Would Someone Need an Ileostomy?
Why Is My PEG Tube Leaking & What to Do About It?
What Is a Proctocolectomy? Types and Surgical Procedure
Loop Colostomy: What It Is, Procedure, and Reversal
What Is an End Ileostomy? Procedure & Daily Life
Can You Transplant Intestines? The Process Explained
What Is a Colostomy Reversal? Procedure and Recovery
How to Wear and Care For Your Colostomy Bag
What Is PEG Feeding? Reasons, Procedure, and Daily Care
Is TPN a Feeding Tube? The Key Differences
How long does it take for a stoma to heal?
Do Colostomy Bags Hurt? Explaining Discomfort & Complications
How Often Should a Colostomy Bag Be Changed?
How Many Times Can You Have Your Esophagus Stretched?
How to Check G-Tube Placement at Home