The Nurse Instructs a Client on Self-Care for a New

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client on self-care for a new ostomy.Which client behaviors demonstrate that instruction has been effective?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)Client provides skin care and changes ostomy device.
• B)Client states what items are needed to perform ostomy care.
• C)Client is unable to identify changes in skin around the stoma.
• D)Client tells the nurse that he does not want to do the care.
• E)Client asks his wife to learn how to perform the care so he will not have to do it.

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