A client is in the postoperative phase of an abdominal resection and colostomy. When educating the client on ostomy care by providing educational materials to read, it is important to assess the client's:
A) hearing.
B) vision.
C) social support.
D) gait.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse must ensure that the client's vision allows for reading. Social support and gait do not relate to the provision of written education materials.
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