Final answer:
The client who touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed is showing signs of accepting the loss. This behavior corresponds to the acceptance stage of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's model which includes denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct order of stages in Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's five-stage model of grief is denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, as listed in option c. If a client with a colostomy for removal of colon cancer shows evidence of accepting the loss, the nurse will likely observe behavior that reflects an adjustment and acknowledgment of the new reality. The client may exhibit less emotional distress about the colostomy and more willingness to participate in their care or talk about the changes to their body in a matter-of-fact way.
In this particular question, option B, where the client touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed, indicates that the client is becoming more comfortable with the colostomy, which is suggestive of the acceptance stage. This stage entails recognizing the colostomy as part of their current life and is an indication of adapting to the loss. Conversely, options A and C suggest reactions more in line with anger or avoidance, and option D may suggest a lack of understanding or acceptance due to the fact that a normal bowel movement isn't possible post-colostomy.