Question

A nurse is helping to plan a teaching session for a client who will be discharged with a colostomy. Which statement to the client would the nurse use to describe a healthy stoma?A. The stoma should appear dark and have a bluish hue.
B. At first, the stoma may bleed slightly when touched.
C. The stoma should remain swollen distal to the abdomen.
D. A burning sensation under the stoma faceplate is normal.

Answer 1

C. The stoma should remain swollen distal to abdomen.