The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?

A) Liquid consistency of stool
B) Presence of blood in the stool
C) Malodorous stool
D) Continuous output from the stoma

Ileostomy Pouch

A medical device attached to the skin around an ileostomy to collect waste from the small intestine.

Liquid Consistency

The physical property of a substance that defines its thickness and flow, particularly in the context of dietary textures and medical formulations.

Blood

A vital fluid in the body that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.