An adolescent has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following actions by the teen indicates acceptance of the body changes that occur because of SLE?
1. Refuses to attend school.
2. Doesn't want to attend any social functions.
3. Discusses the body changes with a peer.
4. Discusses the body changes with health care personnel only.
3
Rationale:
1. Refusing to go to school indicates nonacceptance of the changes to body image.
2. Refusing to attend social functions indicates nonacceptance of the changes to body image.
3. Peer interaction is important to the teen. Being able to discuss the changes to his body with a peer indicates acceptance of the change in body image.
4. Discussing changes only with health care personnel does not indicate the teen has adjusted to the body image changes.
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