Which stoma would you expect a malodorous, enzyme-rich, caustic liquid output that is yellow, green, or brown?
A. Ileostomy
B. Ascending colostomy
C. Transverse colostomy
D. Descending colostomy
Correct Answer: A. Ileostomy
The output from an Ileostomy is described. The consistency of the ileostomy output will be liquid to pasty, depending on one’s diet, medications, and other factors. Because the output is constant, the pouch will need to be emptied 5-8 times a day. Average ileostomy output ranges from 800 – 1,200 milliliters (mL) or 3 – 5 cups per day. Right after surgery, output may be watery. During the first few weeks after surgery, the output should thicken to the consistency of applesauce.
Option B: Ascending colostomy is made from the ascending part of the colon. The ascending colostomy is usually located in the low to the middle right side of the abdomen. The output is often liquid to semiliquid, and gas is common.
Option C: Transverse colostomy is made from the transverse part of the colon. The transverse colostomy is usually located in the center of the abdomen above the navel. The output often is liquid to pasty, and gas is common.
Option D: Descending colostomy is made from the descending part of the colon. The descending colostomy is typically located on the lower left-hand side of the abdomen. The output may be pasty to a formed consistency, and gas is common.
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