Thirty-year-old Mrs.Shelley was diagnosed with cancer of the colon requiring a bowel resection and formation of a colostomy.When assessing Mrs.Shelley's stoma,the nurse notes that it is dark blue in colour.What should be the nurse's priority action?

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A dark blue stoma can indicate poor blood supply, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. The physician should be notified immediately. Applying an antibiotic powder, using hypoallergenic adhesive, or changing the ostomy wafer will not address the potential underlying problem of poor blood supply.

Thirty-Year-Old Mrs