During the Initial Postoperative Assessment of a Patient's Stoma Formed

During the initial postoperative assessment of a patient's stoma formed from a transverse colostomy, the nurse finds it to be deep pink with moderate edema and a small amount of bleeding. The nurse should

A) document the stoma assessment.
B) monitor the stoma every 30 minutes.
C) notify the surgeon about the stoma appearance.
D) place an ice pack on the stoma to reduce swelling.

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