NCLEX Question of the Day

March 6, 2026

Psychosocial Integrity QID 994

A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with a new colostomy. The patient appears withdrawn and refuses to look at the stoma. What is the nurse's best approach?

A:
Provide emotional support and involve a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOCN) for education.
B:
Force the patient to participate in stoma care to promote independence.
C:
Tell the patient that they will get used to the stoma over time and not to worry.
D:
Postpone discharge until the patient is willing to look at the stoma.

Explanation

The nurse should provide emotional support and involve specialized professionals, such as a WOCN, to help the patient with education and acceptance of the stoma. Forcing the patient or minimizing their feelings is not therapeutic. Postponing discharge is not necessary if appropriate support and education are provided.

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