This nursing report addresses a case study of an 82-year-old male, Ted Williams, who is four days post-operative following a bowel resection and colostomy formation. The report analyzes Ted's situation, considering his medical history of heart failure, diabetes, obesity, and gout, along with his social context as a widower living alone in a retirement village. The report applies the clinical reasoning cycle to assess Ted's needs, process information, establish goals, and evaluate interventions. It includes a detailed examination of the patient's physical condition, vital signs, and current treatment plan, including medications like Metformin, Frusemide, and Captopril. The report highlights potential complications like infection, abdominal distention, and pain management, and provides treatment plans for stoma care, pain control, and emotional support. It also discusses the use of miscellaneous coagulation modifiers and ACE inhibitors, along with their side effects, and provides a comprehensive list of relevant references.