Posted: August 18th, 2017

The nurse evaluates the client’s stoma during the initial post-op period. Which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?

The nurse evaluates the client’s stoma during the initial post-op period. Which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?

1. The stoma is slightly edematous
2. The stoma is dark red to purple
3. The stoma oozes a small amount of blood
4. The stoma does not expel stool