A 21-Year-Old Patient Who Has Deep Partial-Thickness Facial and Neck

question 25

Multiple Choice

A 21-year-old patient who has deep partial-thickness facial and neck burns has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image. The nurse evaluates that patient outcomes for this nursing diagnosis are met when the patient

• A) starts to use make-up to cover up the scars.
• B) expresses concern about the scar appearance.
• C) realizes that scarring is temporary.
• D) avoids using a pillow under the head.

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