The nurse is preparing to begin teaching the client about how to care for a new ileostomy. Which consideration is the highest priority for the nurse when planning teaching for this client?
a. Informing the client about what to expect with basic ostomy care
b. Starting the teaching after the client has received pain medication
c. Starting the teaching when the client is ready to look at the stoma
d. Making sure that all needed supplies are ready at the client's bedside
C
The nurse should wait until the client is ready to look at the ostomy and stoma before initiating teaching about ostomy care. The nurse should monitor clues from the client and encourage him or her to start taking an active role in management. Effective learning will occur only when the learner is ready. The other considerations are of lower priority for the client and nurse.
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