To Help a Client with a New Ostomy Integrate Its

question 20

Multiple Choice

To help a client with a new ostomy integrate its appearance into the client's body image, the home health nurse would

• A) discourage the client's negative remarks about the stoma.
• B) discuss clothing options that will hide the appliance.
• C) limit family interaction in the client's stomal care.
• D) use humor and jokes regarding the ostomy.

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