After a modified radical mastectomy, the action by the client that would indicate to the nurse that the client is developing a positive body image is
a. asking about a prosthesis.
b. looking at the incision.
c. talking about her feelings.
d. wearing make-up and her own nightgown.
D
The post-mastectomy client will begin to exhibit her presurgical or baseline positive body image, as evidenced by wearing usual make-up and using her own nightgown or other feminine attire after surgery.
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