A patient's ocular tumor has necessitated enucleation and the patient will be fitted with a prosthesis. The nurse should address what nursing diagnosis when planning the patient's discharge education?
A) Disturbed body image
B) Chronic pain
C) Ineffective protection
D) Unilateral neglect
Ans: A
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The use of an ocular prosthesis is likely to have a significant impact on a patient's body image. Prostheses are not associated with chronic pain or ineffective protection. The patient experiences a change in vision, but is usually able to accommodate such changes and prevent unilateral neglect.
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