The patient had a colostomy placed 1 week ago.When approached by the nurse,the patient and his wife refuse to talk about it and refuse to be taught about how to care for it.The nurse realizes that the patient and his wife are in which stage of adjustment?

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As the patient and family recognize the reality of a change,they become anxious and may withdraw,refusing to discuss it.This is an adaptive coping mechanism that assists the patient in making the adjustment.Initially,the patient may be shocked by the change.This is followed by withdrawal,acknowledgment when they accept the loss,and rehabilitation when the patient is ready to learn how to adapt.

The Patient Had a Colostomy Placed 1 Week Ago