After a total proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy, the patient tells the nurse, "I cannot manage all these changes. I don't want to look at the stoma." What is the best action by the nurse?
a. Reassure the patient that ileostomy care will become easier.
b. Ask the patient about the concerns with stoma management.
c. Develop a detailed written list of ostomy care tasks for the patient.
d. Postpone any teaching until the patient adjusts to the ileostomy.
b. Ask the patient about the concerns with stoma management.
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