A Client with Colon Cancer Has Surgery with a Colostomy

question 93

Multiple Choice

A client with colon cancer has surgery with a colostomy. Which assessments indicate to the nurse that the client is developing postoperative complications? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Urine output > 30 mL/hr
• B) Dusky appearance of the stoma
• C) Stoma protrusion from the skin
• D) Small amount of blood-tinged liquid stool in colostomy bag
• E) Edema of the stoma during the first 24 hours post-operation
• F) Sharp abdominal pain

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