Denise Corson,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.Denise 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 Denise's concern would be:

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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 Denise's care might include Disturbed Body Image related to loss of body part.Outcomes identified for Denise could be stated as:the patient will discuss feelings regarding body image changes resulting from the surgical procedure.Appropriate interventions include allowing Denise to discuss concerns about her sexual attractiveness,loss of confidence,and perceived loss of femininity in an environment of support,respect,and comfort.In Denise's case,the perioperative nurse may also encourage Denise to discuss her concerns regarding the appearance of her left breast with her surgeon on her postop visit.

Denise Corson,a 35-Year-Old Mother of Twins,was Scheduled for a Left