The nurse assesses a disturbance in body image when a woman with Addison's disease says:
1. "Will I look like a zebra for the rest of my life?"
2. "I have found makeup to cover my rash."
3. "With this red face, I sure can't wear pink anymore."
4. "At last! I look like I have a suntan."
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The brown hyperpigmentation of Addison's appears on the face and in body creases, joints, and pressure points and is obvious. The skin changes are not a rash nor are they red.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 967
OBJ: 2 TOP: Addison's Disease
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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