An older adult client who has had a colostomy for over 10 years states, "I won't need any teaching about colostomies. I understand how to change the bag and care for my colostomy, but I'm not sure how to best clean my stoma." What does this statement indicate?
A) An incongruent relationship
B) A confused relationship
C) A non-therapeutic relationship
D) An evaluative relationship

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The statement indicates an incongruent relationship because the client expresses confidence in their overall colostomy care but simultaneously acknowledges a specific knowledge gap regarding stoma cleaning, showing a mismatch in their self-assessment and actual needs.

An Older Adult Client Who Has Had a Colostomy for Over