Which finding indicates to the nurse that a client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance?
a. Allowing family members to change the dressings
b. Discussing future surgical reconstruction
c. Performing morning care independently
d. Wearing the pressure dressings as ordered
C
Indicators that the client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance include his or her willingness to touch the affected body part. Self-care activities such as morning care foster feelings of self-worth, which are closely linked to body image. Allowing others to change the dressing and discussing future reconstruction would not indicate a positive perception of ap-pearance. Wearing the dressing will assist in decreasing complications but will not enhance self-perception.
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