During the Initial Postoperative Assessment of a Patient's Stoma Formed

question 29

Multiple Choice

During the initial postoperative assessment of a patient's stoma formed from a transverse colostomy, the nurse finds it to be deep pink with moderate edema and a small amount of bleeding. The nurse should

• A) document the stoma assessment.
• B) monitor the stoma every 30 minutes.
• C) notify the surgeon about the stoma appearance.
• D) place an ice pack on the stoma to reduce swelling.

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