A female patient, recovering from a burn to the left side of her face, tells the nurse that she has no idea how she is going to return home and resume her regular life since she is so "ugly and disfigured."
Which of the following can the nurse do to assist this patient? 1. refer to the Phoenix Society
2. suggest the patient schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon
3. discuss ways to resume her life that would minimize her exposure to society
4. remind the patient that the scars are "not that bad"
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Rationale: The Phoenix Society maintains a registry of professionals who specialize in scar therapy and camouflage makeup techniques. This is what the nurse should do to assist this patient. The nurse should not suggest that the patient schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon. The nurse should also not support the patient's altered body image needs and discuss ways to minimize her exposure to society. Telling the patient that the scars are "not that bad" is not therapeutic and should not be done.
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