A client who will be having a portion of colon removed and colostomy created informs the nurse that he "will not be attractive any longer
" The nurse determines the nursing diagnosis is Disturbed Body Image related to the stoma and altered bowel elimination. What expected outcome related to this diagnosis will the client have? A) The client will be given instructions on how to care for the ostomy.
B) The client will demonstrate adequate coping skills.
C) The client will be allowed time and support to promote communication.
D) Client verbalizes what the changes will be and the benefits to future health.
D
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For a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Body Image, the expected outcome is that the client verbalizes what the changes will be and the benefits to future health. This demonstrates that the client understands and is accepting of the changes that are to occur. Giving instructions is a nursing intervention and not an outcome. Demonstrating adequate coping skills is not a measurable goal and supporting and promoting communication does not correlate with the nursing diagnosis of body image.
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