A Client with Colon Cancer Has Surgery with a Colostomy

Multiple Choice

A client with colon cancer has surgery with a colostomy. Which assessments indicate to the nurse that the client is developing postoperative complications? (Select all that apply.)

A) Urine output > 30 mL/hr
B) Dusky appearance of the stoma
C) Stoma protrusion from the skin
D) Small amount of blood-tinged liquid stool in colostomy bag
E) Edema of the stoma during the first 24 hours post-operation
F) Sharp abdominal pain