A client with ulcerative colitis 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?
1
This is a normal, expected event.
2
The client is experiencing early signs of ischemic bowel.
3
The client should not have the nasogastric tube removed.
4
This indicates inadequate preoperative bowel preparation.