A female client, prominent in the local media, has had surgery for a colostomy. The client avoids looking at the colostomy and refuses visitors. Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis
A) Altered self-esteem related to colostomy and poor self-image
B) Disturbed body image related to colostomy as evidenced by avoidance of colostomy
C) Fear of rejection by others related to colostomy and altered self-image
D) Altered role performance related to inability to cope with visitors
Ans: C
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