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 stat
A) An incongruent relationship
B) A confused relationship
C) A non-therapeutic relationship
D) An evaluative relationship
Ans: A
The client's two statements are incongruent with each other. This indicates the need for further education.
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