A client has undergone surgery to create a sigmoid colostomy. When inspecting the abdomen, the nurse would expect to find the stoma located in which of the following areas of the abdomen?
A) Middle right
B) Center below the belt line
C) Middle left
D) Lower left

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A sigmoid colostomy is typically located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen, as the sigmoid colon is situated in this area.

A Client Has Undergone Surgery to Create a Sigmoid Colostomy