A nurse assessing a client with an ostomy appliance documents the condition "prolapse" in the client chart and notifies the physician. Which of the following statements describes this condition?
A) The peristomal skin is excoriated or irritated because the appliance is cut too large.
B) The system has leaks or poor adhesion leading to noticeable odor.
C) The bag continues to come loose and become inverted.
D) The stoma is protruding into the bag and may become twisted.
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