- Force the patient to look at the stoma during care.
- Inform the patient that they must learn to care for it.
- Encourage the patient to verbalize their feelings about the stoma.
- Call the social worker to discuss body image issues.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. The patient is hesitant to look at the stoma. The best initial nursing action is to:
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