Aclient had a new colostomy created 2 days earlier and is beginning to pass malodorous flatus from the stoma. What is the correct interpretation by the nurse?

This is a normal, expected event.The client is experiencing early signs of ischemic bowel.The client should not have the nasogastric tube removed.This indicates inadequate preoperative bowel preparation.

Explanation.

As peristalsis returns following creation of a colostomy, the client begins to pass malodorous flatus. This indicates returning bowel function and is an expected event. Within 72 hours of surgery, the client should begin passing stool via the colostomy. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect interpretations.