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    The nursing diagnosis was disturbed body image related to illness treatment. The client appeared lonely, avoided touching her hair or making eye contact, and said she was shy to go out due to her hair. The nursing intervention was to have the client describe herself positively and negatively, consider her culture, and listen supportively. After 2 hours the client reported relief of anxiety and adaptation to her altered body image.

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    The nursing diagnosis was disturbed body image related to illness treatment. The client appeared lonely, avoided touching her hair or making eye contact, and said she was shy to go out due to her hair. The nursing intervention was to have the client describe herself positively and negatively, consider her culture, and listen supportively. After 2 hours the client reported relief of anxiety and adaptation to her altered body image.

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    NCP - Cancer

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    Reia Mariz Oropesa Paglinawan
    The nursing diagnosis was disturbed body image related to illness treatment. The client appeared lonely, avoided touching her hair or making eye contact, and said she was shy to go out due to her hair. The nursing intervention was to have the client describe herself positively and negatively, consider her culture, and listen supportively. After 2 hours the client reported relief of anxiety and adaptation to her altered body image.

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    Assessment Subjective: Nahihiya na nga akong lumabas dahil sa buhok ko.

    Objective: Appeared lonely Not touching her hair Avoiding eye to eye contact.

    Nursing Diagnosis Disturbed body image related to illness treatment.

    Scientific Explanation Disturbed body image dissatisfaction in mental picture of ones physical self.

    Planning After 2 hours of nursing intervention the client will verbalize relief of anxiety & adaptation to altered body image.

    Intervention Have client described self, noting what is positive & what is negative. Determine ethnic background & cultural perception & consideration Listen to clients comments & responses to the situation.

    Rationale Be aware of how client believes other see self.

    Evaluation After 2 hours of nursing intervention the client verbalized relief of anxiety & adaptation to altered body image.

    May influence how individual deals with has happened.

    Different situation are upsetting to different people, depending on individual coping skills. To provide early sources of support.

    Begin counselling or other therapies as soon as possible. Suggest to use wigs, scarf or hat.

    To decrease sense of loneliness & to have some options.

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