2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
After breast reconstruction secondary to breast cancer, the nurse should recognize which of the following expected client outcomes as evidence of a favorable response to nursing interventions related to disturbed body image?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restored body integrity signifies a positive adjustment to changes in physical appearance following breast reconstruction, reflecting successful nursing interventions aimed at improving body image.
Option A, maintaining adequate tissue perfusion, while important for healing, does not directly address body image concerns.
Option B, demonstrating behaviors that reduce fears, focuses on emotional responses rather than physical appearance and does not specifically indicate a favorable body image outcome.
Option D, remaining free of infection, is crucial for recovery but does not relate to the client's perception of their body image post-reconstruction.