The document discusses the care of patients with ostomies, including defining an ostomy as a surgically created opening in the abdomen that brings part of the bowel to the outside of the body. It describes different types of ostomies like colostomies and the purposes and procedures for colostomy care, which involves changing disposable pouches to collect waste and caring for the stoma and surrounding skin. The document also provides home care considerations and resources for patients with ostomies.