Question

A client had a colon resection and formation of a colostomy two days ago. which color indicates to the nurse the stoma is viable? 1 blue 2 gray 3 brick red 4 dark purple

Answer 1

Answer: Option 3 brick red

Explanation:

• Following a colostomy the viability of the stoma is indicated by pink to brick red color .

• If there is another color then it is indicative of some problems. For example a blue color is indicative of ischemia and and a greyish color is indicative of necrosis.

• Thus, in the post operative care it is essential for the nurse to check the viability of the stoma by ensuring it has a brick red.