medium · NCLEX-RN basic-care
A client with a new ostomy refuses to look at the stoma during a dressing change.
What is the most appropriate initial nursing response?
- Ask a family member to perform the care instead of the nurse
- Force the client to look in a mirror to begin the grieving process
- Acknowledge that this is a difficult adjustment and continue the care
- Defer all ostomy care until the client is ready to participate
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