A Client with a New Colostomy Often Becomes Short and Sarcastic

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client with a new colostomy often becomes short and sarcastic when nurses attempt to teach him about the management of his new appliance. The nurse has consequently documented "Noncompliance related hostility" on the client's chart. What mistake has the nurse made when choosing and documenting this nursing diagnosis?

• A) Presuming to know the factors contributing to the problem
• B) Identifying a problem that cannot be changed
• C) Identifying a problem without corroborating evidence in the statement
• D) Neglecting to identify potential complications related to the problem