Which of the following is most appropriate to place immediately after the nursing diagnosis body image disturbance?
a. related to actual bodily changes (e.g., below-the-knee amputation)
b. as evidenced by patient verbalizations (e.g., "I can't look at a mirror")
c. due to intentional scalding with hot water
d. secondary to second-degree and third-degree burns to the face
A
Body image disturbance is the nursing diagnosis. Next would come the "related factors," which would be the origin of the patient's health problem. In this case, it would be related to actual bodily changes (e.g., below-the-knee amputation).
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