A nurse is assessing a client 8 hours after the creation of a colostomy. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?
ExplanationB. A colostomy does not function for 2 to 4 days postoperatively because of the lack of peristalsis.
A. Bowel sounds will be absent until peristaltic activity returns.
C. A dusky-colored, edematous-appearing stoma indicates a problem with circulation to the stoma; it should be cherry red.
D. Red bloody drainage from the nasogastric tube indicates gastric bleeding, which is abnormal.
