Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Full-length
During the immediate postoperative period after a colostomy, which stoma appearance requires the licensed practical nurse to contact the supervising registered nurse immediately?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A dusky stoma (B) indicates ischemia, requiring immediate reporting. Brick red (A), pink with oozing (C), and no stool (D) are normal post-colostomy findings.