The nurse should explain to the patient with an ostomy that blanching and dark red to purple colour of the stoma may indicate:
A
Inadequate blood supply to the stoma or bowel
B
Visible stoma mucosa
C
Anaemia
D
Obstruction to the stoma
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
A healthy stoma is normally moist and pink to red. Blanching or a dark red to purple colour can indicate ischemia or inadequate blood supply to the stoma or underlying bowel and requires prompt assessment.
