A 47-Year-Old Mother of Two Has Recently Undergone a Radical

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Multiple Choice

A 47-year-old mother of two has recently undergone a radical mastectomy.She refuses to see anyone and remains isolated and withdrawn.Which of the following may be relevant nursing diagnoses for this client? Select all that apply.

• A)Disturbed body image
• B)Situational low self-esteem
• C)Ineffective coping
• D)Altered thought processes
• E)Altered sensory perception

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Definitions:

Low Values

Refers to minimal or significantly below average quantities or assessments in various contexts, such as moral standards, numerical data, or personal principles.

Correlational Study

A descriptive study that looks for a consistent relationship between two phenomena.

Consistent Relationship

A stable and reliable connection between individuals or variables, where patterns of interaction or correlation are predictable over time.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.