A 35-year-old mother of twins was scheduled for a left breast lumpectomy.This is her third lumpectomy in 6 years for benign fibrocystic disease.The patient shared her concerns with the perioperative nurse,worrying about her breast's appearance after three similar surgeries in the same breast.The nurse noticed,on assessment,how much smaller the left breast was in comparison with the right.An appropriate action for the nurse to take in response to the patient's concern would be to:

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Based on the nursing assessment,the perioperative nurse uses nursing diagnoses to develop a plan of care.A nursing diagnosis related to the patient's care might include disturbed body image related to loss of body part.Outcomes identified for the patient could be stated as: the patient will discuss feelings regarding body image changes resulting from the surgical procedure.Appropriate interventions include allowing the patient to discuss concerns about her sexual attractiveness,loss of confidence,and perceived loss of femininity in an environment of support,respect,and comfort.In this patient's case,the perioperative nurse may also encourage the patient to discuss her concerns regarding the appearance of her left breast with her surgeon on her postoperative visit.

A 35-Year-Old Mother of Twins Was Scheduled for a Left