Practice Question
A nurse is evaluating a client's acceptance of having a new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance?
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Correct Answer:
"I will attend a support group to help me handle difficulties when they occur.”.
Rationale:
🟢 Attending a support group demonstrates psychological acceptance and active coping.
🟢 It shows readiness to seek peer support, resources, and emotional expression, essential in long-term adaptation.
🟢 Acceptance is critical for clients with new ostomies to develop independence and body image adjustment.
🟢 The statement reflects proactive behavior in managing potential stress or depression associated with an ileostomy.
🟢 Support groups provide education, normalize experiences, and enhance adjustment to lifestyle changes.
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This question is from ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical~2023 which contains 83 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4