If illness or hospitalization results in a change in physical appearance, it is likely to have a strong impact on the person's:
a. Attitude
b. Body image
c. Confidence
d. Acceptance of the problem
B
Threats to body image occur with surgery, extensive diagnostic procedures, and acute and chronic illness. Changes in physical appearance also may affect attitude, confidence, and acceptance of the problem, but not as heavily as they affect body image.
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