A nurse is discussing the plan of care of a client who is 4 hr postoperative and has a urostomy with an assistive personnel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?

The correct answer is A. "We need to check the client's urine output every hour." Choice A rationale: Monitoring urine output every hour is crucial for assessing kidney function and ensuring the urostomy is functioning properly, especially in the immediate postoperative period. Choice B rationale: A pale stoma is not an expected finding. A healthy stoma should be pink to red. A pale stoma could indicate inadequate blood supply and needs immediate evaluation. Choice C rationale: While some blood or small clots in the urine might be expected shortly after surgery, this is not a standard instruction to give. Any significant or persistent bleeding should be reported and assessed promptly. Choice D rationale: Restricting fluid intake is generally not recommended after surgery unless specifically ordered. Adequate hydration is important for recovery and maintaining urinary output.