The nurse is caring for a female client during her first postoperative day after a temporary colostomy. The client refuses to look at the colostomy bag or the area. A priority nursing diagnosis for this client is
A.
denial related to temporary colostomy.
B.
fear related to potential outcome of surgery.
C.
disturbed body image related to temporary colostomy.
D.
altered role functioning related to frequent colostomy bag changes.
E.
anxiety related to temporary colostomy.