A nursing diagnosis of body image disturbance related to loss of control of personal care is identified for a patient with a total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection. The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for the problem has been met when the patient

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Independently caring for the laryngectomy tube indicates that the patient has regained control of personal care and the body image disturbance is at least partially resolved. Allowing the spouse to provide care, allowing family members to visit, and wearing clothing that masks the body changes are outcomes that do not directly address this nursing diagnosis.

A Nursing Diagnosis of Body Image Disturbance Related to Loss