Posted: November 20th, 2017

Anthony, a 60 y.o. patient, has just undergone a bowel resection with a colostomy. During the first 24 hours, which of the following observations about the stoma should you report to the doctor?

Anthony, a 60 y.o. patient, has just undergone a bowel resection with a colostomy. During the first 24 hours, which of the following observations about the stoma should you report to the doctor?

1. Pink color.
2. Light edema.
3. Small amount of oozing.
4. Trickles of bright red blood