The client who recently received a kidney transplant is worried about her husband since he has taken over the physical tasks of running their home. The client is in the process of adapting to a change in:

Question

1. Body image
2. Self-concept
3. Illness behavior
4. Family dynamics

Answer 1

ANS: 4
The effects of illness on the client and family have created a change in family dynamics. Family dynamics is the process by which the family functions, makes decisions, gives support to indi-vidual members, and copes with everyday changes and challenges.
Body image is the subjective concept of physical appearance. The client did not express concerns regarding body image.
Self-concept is a mental self-image of strengths and weaknesses in all aspects of personality. The client did not express a change in self-concept.
Illness behavior refers to how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health care system. The client did not express change in illness behavior.