Saturday, June 17, 2017

Which of the following questions, when asked by nurse Jessica, assesses for the major defining characteristic of disturbed body image.. How does your family feel about your illness



Which of the following questions, when asked by nurse Jessica, assesses for the major defining characteristic of disturbed body image?
a. How do you feel about this disability?
b. How would you describe your usual mood?
c. How does your family feel about your illness?
d. Do you feel fearful, anxious, or nervous?

Answer C. The major defining characteristic of body image disturbance is verbal or nonverbal negative responses to actual or perceived changes in structure and/or function of the body. Asking how the client feels about their disability will give them a chance to assess whether there is a negative or positive response to the change that has occurred.