A nurse assesses a client with bladder cancer who is recovering from a complete cystectomy with ileal conduit.Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?

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A pale or cyanotic stoma indicates impaired circulation to the stoma and must be treated to prevent necrosis.Blood-tinged urine and serous sanguineous drainage are expected after this type of surgery.Oxygen saturation of 92% on room air is at the low limit of normal.

A Nurse Assesses a Client with Bladder Cancer Who Is