A client is to have a nephrostomy. A concern the nurse might anticipate relates to the client's
a. reproductive ability.
b. ability to think rationally.
c. body image.
d. friends.
C
A nephrostomy, like a colostomy, has serious implications for body image. Options A and D:
Concerns with reproductive ability and acceptance by friends are less certain to occur than body
image changes. Option B: The ability to think rationally should not be affected.
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