Posted: January 31st, 2018

Bowel resection with a colostomy : 3 Important Things the Nurse Should Observe

Anthony, a 60 y.o. patient, has just undergone a bowel resection with a colostomy.

During the first 24 hours, which of the following observations about the stoma should you report to the doctor?

1. Pink color.
2. Light edema.
3. Small amount of oozing.
4. Trickles of bright red blood.