The nurse prepares to change a client's fecal ostomy pouch. Which assessments regarding the stoma are priority? Select all that apply.
A. Skin around the stoma.
B. Location of the stoma.
C. Appearance of the stoma.
D. Date of stoma placement.
E. Complications during placement of stoma.
Answer: C
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