ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a colostomy. Which of the following findings indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Absence of flatus in the colostomy bag indicates bowel obstruction, which requires immediate intervention to prevent further complications. Flatus is a normal byproduct of digestion and its absence can indicate a blockage in the bowel. A moist, pink stoma (choice
A) is a healthy finding. Mild redness around the stoma (choice
B) can be common due to irritation but does not necessarily require immediate intervention. Loose stools in the colostomy bag (choice
D) can be a normal finding depending on the client’s diet and bowel function, and may not require immediate intervention.
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