The nurse caring for a patient who had a colostomy 2 days ago assesses slight bleeding around the stoma when the area is cleansed, colostomy bag filled with gas, pale stoma, and a reddened area under the adhesive of the appliance. The assessment that should be reported immediately is the assessment pertaining to the:

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The pale stoma indicates a compromised blood supply and should be reported immediately to the primary care provider.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Who Had a Colostomy