The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?
a. Liquid consistency of stool
b. Presence of blood in the stool
c. Malodorous stool
d. Continuous output from the stoma
ANS: B
Blood in the stool indicates a problem, and the health care provider should be notified. All other options are expected findings for an ileostomy. The stool should be liquid, there should be an odor, and the output should be continuous.
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