The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Recently

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has recently received a permanent colostomy. The client will be going home in several days and requires discharge teaching. What should the nurse do when organizing the teaching experience?

A) Ask the client to tell the nurse what he knows about caring for the colostomy.
B) Make sure the client's spouse is present before the teaching session begins.
C) Start from the beginning and proceed through all steps required to perform colostomy care.
D) Break the information into small sessions to enhance learning.