The nurse recommends the diagnosis Disturbed Body Image for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. What would be an appropriate long-term outcome for this patient?
a. Engages in diversional activities
b. Uses normal coping mechanisms
c. Returns to previous social involvement
d. Verbalizes feelings about body changes
ANS: C
The ultimate outcome is for the patient to return to previous social involvement in spite of body image issues such as the butterfly rash. A. B. D. These outcomes would be short-term for the patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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