A 28-year-old female patient is taking danazol (Danocrine) as treatment for endometriosis. The patient is upset about increased facial hair, a weight gain of 15 pounds, and a change in her voice; she discusses her concerns with the nurse
What nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for this patient? A) Acute pain related to need for injections
B) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
C) Disturbed body image related to drug therapy
D) Sexual dysfunction related to androgenic effects
C
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The patient is concerned about the way she looks and the sound of her voice. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be disturbed body image. Danazol is not administered by injections; therefore, acute pain would not be applicable. Sexual dysfunction and deficient knowledge would be possible nursing diagnoses for this patient, but the concerns expressed by the patient fail to support these diagnoses.
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