A nurse has assessed that a patient is not yet willing to view her mastectomy site. How should the nurse best assist the patient is developing a positive body image?
A) Ask the woman to describe the current appearance of her breast.
B) Help the patient to understand that many women have gone through the same unpleasant experience.
C) Explain to the patient that her body image does not have to depend on her physical appearance.
D) Provide the patient with encouragement in an empathic and thoughtful manner.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Gentle encouragement can help the patient progress toward accepting the change in her appearance. The nurse should not downplay the significance of physical appearance. Explaining that others have had similar experiences may or may not benefit the patient. Asking the patient to describe the appearance of her breast is likely to exacerbate the woman's reluctance to do so.
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