Noting that the client's stoma is red and moist 8 hours after urinary diversion surgery, the nurse would
A) continue to make hourly assessments of the stoma.
B) notify the surgeon immediately.
C) remove the pouch and reapply it correctly.
D) remove the pouch to expose the stoma to air.

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The nurse should inspect the stoma every hour for the first 24 hours after surgery. The stoma should be red and moist.

Noting That the Client's Stoma Is Red and Moist 8