An older adult client who has had a colostomy for over 10 years states, "I won't need any teaching about colostomies. I understand how to change the bag and care for my colostomy, but I'm not sure how to best clean my stoma."
What does this statement indicate?
A) an incongruent relationship
B) a confused relationship
C) a non-therapeutic relationship
D) an evaluative relationship
Ans: A
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The client's two statements are incongruent with each other. This indicates the need for further education.
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