Mr. HP recently undergone a colostomy. During his first day post-operative, the nurse does not find any measurable fecal drainage from the colostomy. What should the nurse do?

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Continue the current plan of care because the colostomy is expected not to function for 2 days or more (48 to 72 hours) after surgery. The drainage that is expected at this time is only mucous and serosanguinous, thus the doctor need not be notified and the stoma should not be irrigated at this time.

Mr HP Recently Undergone a Colostomy