A 78-year-old resident with a diagnosis of melanoma is experiencing anxiety related to the appearance of the large and highly visible lesion on the right cheek
Which of the following nursing actions is most likely to decrease the resident's anxiety? A) Forewarn visitors and staff that the resident's appearance is likely to be disturbing.
B) Facilitate psychological counseling to help the resident cope with an altered appearance.
C) Resolve to interact with and touch the resident no differently than other residents.
D) Avoid touching the resident's face in order to preclude embarrassment.
C
Feedback:
It is important to treat persons with integumentary conditions normally and to touch them and interact with them no differently than with other people. This action would supersede counseling in importance and warning staff may perpetuate different treatments.
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