A client is struggling to learn how to care for a new colostomy. The nurse is following the written care plan and has selected to provide written information along with a demonstration on how to accurately measure the stoma for attaching the appliance. Upon entering the room, the client is crying along with the client's spouse. The nurse decides to sit with both of them, offering presence and listening to their fears instead of the planned education. This is an example of which of the following?

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The nurse is reassessing the client's emotional and psychological needs before proceeding with the planned educational intervention, indicating a reassessment of the client's current state and needs.

A Client Is Struggling to Learn How to Care for a New