Which of the following is an expected assessment finding for a colostomy or ileostomy?

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Normal findings in a patient with postoperative ostomy that is healing is a stoma that is
moist and reddish-pink,skin that is intact and free of irritation,and sutures that are intact.
The stoma is edematous initially and shrinks over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
Necrotic stoma is manifested by purple or black color,dry instead of moist texture.The stoma is functioning normally when the stoma drains a moderate amount of liquid or soft stool and flatus in pouch.Flatus indicates return of peristalsis after surgery.Flatus is noted by bulging of pouch.(Flatus may not be observable if pouch has a gas filter.)

Which of the Following Is an Expected Assessment Finding for a Colostomy