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A Client Recovering from Colon Surgery Refuses to Look at the Site

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A client recovering from colon surgery refuses to look at the site of a newly placed ostomy.What should the nurse do about teaching this client self-care as identified on the critical pathway?


A) Postpone the teaching session until the patient is more receptive.
B) Follow the critical pathway for patient teaching about ostomy care.
C) Administer a prescribed antidepressant and notify the physician.
D) Explain to the patient the importance of skin care around the ostomy site.

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