The nurse cares for a female Asian patient on the fourth postoperative day after an ileostomy.The patient tells the nurse that she doesn't think she can cope and refuses to look at the ileostomy.What approach by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?
A) Explore with the patient exactly what her concerns are.
B) Tell her when she can start wearing regular clothing.
C) Tell the patient that most patients have these feelings.
D) Ensure that only female caregivers are assigned to her.
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