A Patient Sustained a Long Laceration Across the Cheek

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient sustained a long laceration across the cheek. During a dressing change the patient says, "I just cannot look at the incision yet. I am pretty vain about my looks." Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse prioritize?

• A) Anxiety
• B) Disturbed Body Image
• C) Ineffective Individual Coping
• D) Denial

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Definitions:

Illegal Actions

Activities that are forbidden by law, including in the context of labor and employment, such actions could involve unauthorized strikes or discrimination.

Union Members

Members of a labor union, a group that advocates for employees in discussions concerning salaries, benefits, and employment terms with their employers.

Formal Decision

A decision made through established processes or protocols, often documented and official in nature.

Unfair Labor Practice

Actions by employers or unions that violate the rights of employees or the organization’s rules set by labor relations boards.