During the initial postoperative assessment of a patient's stoma formed with a transverse colostomy, the nurse finds it to be red with moderate edema and a small amount of bleeding. The nurse should
A) document the stoma assessment.
B) notify the surgeon about the stoma appearance.
C) monitor the stoma every 30 minutes.
D) place an ice pack on the stoma to reduce swelling.
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