The nurse is going to be working with a client who has a permanent colostomy and is ready to go home within the next several days.When organizing the teaching/learning experience,what should the nurse do?

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It is important to identify what the client already knows about colostomy care before proceeding with further teaching. This helps to avoid repeating information unnecessarily and allows the nurse to focus on areas that the client may need additional education on. Breaking up sessions and ensuring the client's spouse is present may also be helpful, but discovering the client's current knowledge level should be the initial step in organizing the teaching/learning experience. Starting from the beginning and proceeding through all material may be overwhelming for the client and may not be necessary if the client already has some understanding of colostomy care.

The Nurse Is Going to Be Working with a Client