The nurse has identified the goals of "intact skin integrity" and "intact stoma integrity" for a patient with a colostomy. The evaluation parameters best suited for these goals would be which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Stoma is pink and moist.
B) No excoriation is noted on skin surrounding stoma.
C) Patient shows understanding of importance of preventing fecal leakage.
D) Patient demonstrates ability to apply the collecting appliance properly.
E) Stomal area is free of pain.
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