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When caring for a client with a new colostomy, which assessment finding would be considered abnormal and would need to be reported to the physician?
 
  A) The stoma is pink.
  B) The stoma has a small amount of bleeding.
  C) The stoma is prolapsed.
  D) The stoma is on the abdominal surface.
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6 years ago
Ans: C
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If the stoma is found to be prolapsed, the surgeon must be notified immediately. The stoma should be pink and remain on the abdominal surface. The mucosal tissue is fragile, so a small amount of bleeding may be normal.
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