A nurse assesses a client who has a burn injury. Which statement indicates the client has a positive perspective of his or her appearance?
a. "I will allow my spouse to change my dressings."
b. "I want to have surgical reconstruction."
c. "I will bathe and dress before breakfast."
d. "I have secured the pressure dressings as ordered."
ANS: C
Indicators that the client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his or her appearance include a 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 appearance. Wearing the dressing will assist in decreasing complications but will not enhance self-perception.
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