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When assessing a patient for pre-operative stoma site marking, which abdominal location is most appropriate for a descending colostomy?

Right upper quadrant, within the rectus abdominis muscle Left lower quadrant, away from bony prominences and skin folds Periumbilical area, directly over the umbilicus Right lower quadrant, near the anterior superior iliac spine

Correct Answer:

Left lower quadrant, away from bony prominences and skin folds

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