The young woman with severe jaundice has a nursing diagnosis of altered body image related to jaundice. When the patient says, "Will I always be this horrible color?" the nurse replies:
1. "Yes, but your sclera will return to their previous white color."
2. "No. The color will fade gradually as liver inflammation decreases."
3. "Yes, but cosmetics can disguise the color."
4. "No, the color will change to freckles."
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Jaundice causes patients to be self-conscious and reclusive because of the change in physical appearance. Patients can be reassured that the color improves as liver function improves, usually in 2 to 4 weeks.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 807
OBJ: 4 TOP: Hepatitis/Jaundice
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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