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

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During the initial postoperative assessment of a patient's stoma formed with a transverse colostomy,the nurse finds it to be red with moderate edema and a small amount of bleeding.What is the most appropriate nursing action?


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