Which of these statements made by a patient who has Disturbed body image is the best indicator of the patient's patient early acceptance of body image?
a. "I just won't go to the pool this summer."
b. "I'm worried about what those other girls will think of me."
c. "I can't wear that color. It makes my hips stick out."
d. "I'll wear the blue dress. It matches my eyes."
ANS: D
The nurse evaluating interventions for the diagnosis Disturbed body image is assessing for positive comments made by the patient indicating acceptance of the patient's looks and body image. The only positive comment made is that the patient is wearing the blue dress to match her eyes. The other comments do not reflect positive changes in body image.
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