A patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder says, "I'm seriously dissatisfied with the appearance of my nose. It's ruining my life.". A possible nursing diagnosis to consider for this patient is:
a. anxiety.
b. disturbed body image.
c. ineffective coping skills.
d. ineffective role performance.
B
Disturbed body image is a nursing diagnosis that is useful in most instances when body dysmorphic disorder is present. There is no data to support activity intolerance or ineffective sexuality pattern, and more data would be necessary to support ineffective role performance.
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A nurse is informing a client about different choices available to pregnant women
choosing a birth setting. Which birth setting promotes safe, satisfying, and the most cost-effective childbirth? A) Free-standing birth centers B) Labor and delivery unit C) Home setting D) Birthing room
When the home care assistant recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms, she is using good ____________________ skills.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).