The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with the preparation of a client for fecal diversion surgery. While inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, the client asks if the surgical opening will be visible. Which action should the PN implement?

This is the best action for the PN to implement because it addresses the client's question and provides an opportunity to educate the client about fecal diversion surgery and its outcomes. The PN should review the type, location, and appearance of the surgical opening (stoma) and explain how it will affect the client's elimination and body image. B. Verifying that the client had nothing by mouth (NPO) for the past 24 hours is not relevant to the client's question and does not provide any information or support. C. Asking the client if he finished the bowel sterilization prescription is not relevant to the client's question and does not provide any information or support. D. Determining if this is the first indwelling catheter the client has had is not relevant to the client's question and does not provide any information or support.