161. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy who is struggling with body image issues. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A.
Tell them to accept it
B.
Provide emotional support, encourage discussion of feelings, connect to ostomy support groups, and emphasize adaptation and regaining control
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C.
Ignore their feelings
D.
Only focus on the physical care of the stoma
📖 Additional Information
Tell them to accept it
Provide emotional support, encourage discussion of feelings, connect to ostomy support groups, and emphasize adaptation and regaining control
