A patient with a new colostomy tells a nurse, "This surgery is the end of my sex life.". This statement should lead the nurse to take the initial step of:
a. making a referral to an ostomy self-help group.
b. bringing the patient's partner into the discussion.
c. helping the patient fully express fears and feelings.
d. reframing the effect of illness on the patient's sexual functioning.
C
Exploration of fears and feelings should be the initial intervention after the patient's statement of concern. Each of the other interventions might be appropriate at a later time.
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