While evaluating a post-colon cancer surgery client who has a new colostomy, the nurse notes that the client is in the denial stage of the grieving process. Select the response by the nurse that best facilitates the client's progression through the grieving process.
A)Interpret the denial for the client and point out that it is part of the grieving process.
B)Confront the client's denial as an unrealistic response.
C)Support the client in his denial.
D)Accept the denial as one of the stages in the grieving process.

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Acceptance of a client's denial as a normal stage of the grieving process is the most appropriate response. Confrontation may impede progress, and interpretation may not be helpful. Supporting the client in his denial may prevent him from moving forward in the grieving process.

While Evaluating a Post-Colon Cancer Surgery Client Who Has a New