On the fourth postoperative day after a modified radical mastectomy,the nurse finds the patient with her back to the nurse.She is crying and tells the nurse she feels ugly and is worried that her husband will not be in love with her anymore.The nurse bases subsequent nursing interventions on what diagnosis?
A) Disturbed body image related to removal of her breast
B) Deficient knowledge related to inadequate education
C) Impaired social interaction related to depression
D) Fear related to the cancer diagnosis and surgical intervention
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