Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following the placement of a colostomy. Which of the following findings indicates the colostomy is functioning properly?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Passing flatus indicates the colostomy is functioning by expelling gas, a normal postoperative sign. Pink stoma and diet tolerance are positive but not definitive, and absent sounds suggest ileus.