The nurse is providing care to an adolescent client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which action by the client indicates acceptance of body changes associated with SLE?
1. She refuses to attend school.
2. She doesn't want to attend any social functions.
3. She discusses the body changes with a peer.
4. She discusses the body changes with healthcare personnel only.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Peer interaction is important to the teen. Being able to discuss the changes to her body with a peer indicates acceptance of the change in body image. Discussing changes only with healthcare personnel does not indicate the teen has adjusted to body-image changes. Refusing to go to school or not going to social functions indicates nonacceptance of the changes to body image.
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