A nurse is caring for a client who has a newly created colostomy. The client's partner tells the nurse that the client refuses to look at the stoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Encourage the client and partner to avoid expressing negative feelings about the colostomy.

Suggest the client join a support group for people who have colostomies.

Instruct the client's partner to assume care of the colostomy for the client.

Transfer the client to a rehabilitation facility for instruction about self-management of the colostomy.