Physiological IntegrityCâu 68 / 120
A client with a new colostomy has a stoma that is dark purple. What does this finding indicate?
a.Normal healthy stoma
b.Expected postoperative bruising
c.Adequate blood supply
d.Possible impaired circulation that must be reported
Giải thích
A healthy stoma is pink or red and moist; a dark purple or black stoma suggests compromised blood supply and must be reported immediately. Impaired circulation can lead to necrosis. Prompt reporting allows early intervention.
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