A nurse is assessing the stoma of a client with an ostomy. What would the nurse assess in a normal, healthy stoma?
A) Pallor
B) Purple-blue
C) Irritation and bleeding
D) Dark red and moist
Ans: D
The ostomy stoma should be dark pink to red and moist. Abnormal findings include paleness (possible anemia), purple-blue color (possible ischemia), or bleeding.
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