An appropriate implementation for a patient with severe psoriasis who has a nursing diagnosis of "Disturbed body image related to skin lesions" would be:
1. touching the patient often.
2. reassuring the patient of a quick remission.
3. reminding the patient to bathe often.
4. prompt administration of PRN medications.
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To touch, interact, and care for a disfigured patient attentively role-models acceptance.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1138, Nursing Care Plan OBJ: 1 TOP: Psoriasis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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