The daughter of an older adult woman who had a colostomy as a result of colon cancer tells the nurse, "Mom seems to be so withdrawn; she has stopped going out with her friends and I'm really concerned." The most relevant nursing diagnosis for the client's reaction is:

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Voluntary social isolation may result when an older adult with cancer no longer feels comfortable in social settings because of his or her situation, including, for example, changes in body image, energy levels, or interests. Older persons with cancer may withdraw because they perceive that others are uncomfortable in their presence and because they believe, rightly or wrongly, that others are avoiding them because of the cancer diagnosis.

The Daughter of an Older Adult Woman Who Had a Colostomy