NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice 2026 – All-in-One Guide to Master Your Nursing Exam Success!

Discomfort can significantly hinder a client's ability to learn how to take care of a newly created colostomy. When someone is in discomfort, they may have difficulty focusing, retaining information, and processing new instructions. This can interfere with their ability to comprehend and retain the information required for stoma care.

While impaired cognitive level, language barrier, and unreadiness to learn can also impact a client's ability to learn, discomfort directly affects the client's physical and emotional state, making it more difficult for them to engage in the learning process effectively.