A client who has to undergo a parathyroidectomy is worried that he may have to wear a scarf around his neck after surgery. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse document in the care plan?
A) Risk for impaired physical mobility due to surgery
B) Ineffective denial related to poor coping mechanisms
C) Disturbed body image related to the incision scar
D) Risk of injury related to surgical outcomes
Ans: C
The client is concerned about the surgery scar on his neck, which would disturb his body image; therefore, the appropriate diagnosis should be disturbed body image related to the incision scar. Risk for impaired physical mobility may be present after surgery, but is not related to the concerns expressed by the client. Likewise, ineffective denial related to poor coping mechanisms, and injury related to surgical outcomes are also not related to the client's concern.
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