- Disturbed body image r/t removal of reproductive organs, or hair loss
- Acute pain r/t gynecologic surgery
- Ineffective sexuality pattern r/t physiologic limitations and mood
- Risk for infection r/t immuno-suppressed status in chemo
Here, I address the different elements of nursing care for a woman with disturbed body image r/t surgery scars and removal of reproductive organs.
Pt goal: Patient will verbalize positive body image statements, and is able to look at, touch, and talk about the surgery and scars in a comfortable manner.
Nursing Plan: teach patient about the normalcy of grief and the grieving process; help patient identify coping mechanisms that have been useful in the past; introduce patient to support groups for patients experiencing similar struggles; incorporate motivational interviewing into patient interactions
For more information on nursing care for patients with disturbed body image, see these websites:
http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/SIMON/Ulrich/Constructor/diagnoses.cfm?did=74
http://medsurggroup6.wikispaces.com/6.+Nursing+Management
Picture from: http://www.healthychief.com/health-news/what-is-ovarian-cancer
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