A client with bladder cancer had surgical placement of a ureter ileostomy (ileal conduit) yesterday. Which postoperative assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

Choice A reason: Mucous strings in the drainage are normal as mucus is produced by the intestine, which is now part of the urinary diversion. Choice B reason: A red edematous stomal appearance can be expected postoperatively as part of the normal healing process. Choice C reason: Stomal output of 40 mL in the last hour is within the normal range for postoperative urinary output. Choice D reason: Liquid brown drainage from the stoma could indicate a problem such as an infection or bowel content leakage and should be reported immediately.