It is 2 days after a 42-year-old male patient's urinary diversion surgery. He continues to be critical of the hospital and the nursing care, even though the staff has spent time explaining the care to him
What is the most likely explanation for his behavior?
a.
He is angry about hospital policy.
b.
He is feeling neglected by the nursing staff.
c.
He is in denial of the effects of the surgery.
d.
He is reacting to the loss of self-esteem and altered body image.
ANS: D
Persons with altered body image may react to the loss of self-esteem by behaving in a critical or derogatory manner.
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