Which statement made by a woman who is being discharged after a hysterectomy indicates understanding and acceptance?
a. "I wish I had delayed this surgery so that I could have had one more child."
b. "I will diet to prevent the weight gain most women have after hysterectomy."
c. "Now that my uterus will be gone, I'll probably develop stress incontinence."
d. "My husband and I hope to have more sex because I won't have so much bleeding."
D
Discontent with loss of fertility and misconceptions about the effects of hysterectomy are com-mon contributors to psychological or adjustment problems following hysterectomy. Positive at-titudes and family support decrease the risk for psychological problems. Wanting to delay the surgery for childbearing indicates unresolved grief for fertility. Gaining weight and developing incontinence are misconceptions about the operation.
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