Practice Question
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Purplish-colored stoma
Rationale:
🩹 Purplish color indicates ischemia or compromised blood flow.
🩹 Shiny, moist stoma is normal and healthy.
🩹 Rosebud-like stoma or oozing red drainage can be expected post-op.
🩹 Early identification prevents tissue necrosis and serious complications.
🩹 Immediate reporting supports timely intervention.
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Custom NUR 1100 Final Exam Summer 2025-Miami Regional University
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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