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Ostomy Care — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Stoma = pink/red, moist, shiny

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Ostomy Care on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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A normal stoma is pink/red, moist, and slightly raised; it has no sensation but bleeds slightly when cleaned.

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