Question

When caring for a patient who has an ostomy, which of the following observations should a PCT report to the nurse?

A) Healthy pink color of the stoma
B) Minimal leakage around the ostomy appliance
C) Slight bleeding during appliance changes
D) Skin irritation and redness around the stoma

Answer 1

A PCT should report skin irritation and redness around the stoma option (D) to the nurse when caring for a patient with an ostomy.

Step-by-step explanation:

When caring for a patient with an ostomy, a PCT should report skin irritation and redness around the stoma option (D) to the nurse. This observation indicates that the patient may be experiencing a complication or infection at the site of the ostomy. While a healthy pink color of the stoma, minimal leakage around the ostomy appliance, and slight bleeding during appliance changes are generally normal, the presence of skin irritation and redness should be addressed by the nurse.