Question

The nurse has presented an educational in-service about caring for clients who have newly created ostomies. The nurse asks participants, 'How will you know when a client begins to accept the altered body image?' Which responses by participants indicate a correct understanding of the material? Select all that apply."

A) Increased distress about the altered body
B) Positive body language during self-care
C) Seeking emotional support from peers
D) Resisting discussions about the ostomy

Answer 1

Positive body language during self-care, seeking emotional support from peers, increased distress about the altered body and resisting discussions about the ostomy are indicators that show a correct understanding of when a client begins to accept the altered body image.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client begins to accept their altered body image after having an ostomy, there are several indicators that show a correct understanding of the material. These include:

1. Positive body language during self-care: If a client displays positive body language while performing self-care activities related to their ostomy, such as changing the appliance or cleaning the stoma area, it can indicate an acceptance of their altered body image.
2. Seeking emotional support from peers: Clients who actively seek emotional support from their peers demonstrate a recognition of the challenges they face and a willingness to seek help in coping with the changes in their body image.
3. Increased distress about the altered body: This is an incorrect response. When a client begins to accept their altered body image, they are likely to experience decreased distress as they come to terms with the changes in their body.
4. Resisting discussions about the ostomy: This is an incorrect response. Acceptance of the altered body image involves being able to openly discuss and communicate about the ostomy with healthcare professionals and others.

Answer 2

Positive body language during self-care and seeking emotional support from peers indicate the acceptance of an altered body image by clients with newly created ostomies, contrary to increased distress and resistance to discussion which suggest non-acceptance.

So, the correct answer is B and C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question focuses on understanding the signs of a client beginning to accept an altered body image after the creation of an ostomy. Responses that indicate a correct understanding of the material related to this acceptance process would include seeing the client exhibit positive body language during self-care and seeking emotional support from peers, as these signify a proactive and participatory attitude towards their own care and adjusting to the changes. On the other hand, increased distress and resisting discussions about the ostomy could be indicators of denial or difficulty in acceptance.

So, the correct answer is B and C.