A nurse cares for a client with a new ileostomy.The client states,"I don't think my friends will accept me with this ostomy." How should the nurse respond?

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Social anxiety and apprehension are common in clients with a new ileostomy.The nurse should encourage the client to discuss concerns.The nurse should not minimize the client's concerns or provide false reassurance.

A Nurse Cares for a Client with a New Ileostomy