Which statement made by a woman who is being discharged to home after a hysterectomy indicates a low risk for psychological problems related to the surgery?
A. "I wish I had delayed this surgery so that I could have had one more child."
B. "I will diet to prevent the weight gain most women have that is caused by the hysterectomy."
C. "My bladder will probably be the next part of me to give me problems now that the uterus isn't there to hold it up."
D. "My husband and I are hoping to have sex more often now that I won't have so much vaginal bleeding."
D
Discontent with loss of fertility and misconceptions about the effects of hysterectomy are com-mon contributors to psychological or adjustment problems following hysterectomy. Positive at-titudes and family support decrease the risk for psychological problems.
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