A patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder says,"I'm seriously dissatisfied with the appearance of my nose.It's ruining my life." A possible nursing diagnosis to consider for this patient is:

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Disturbed body image is a nursing diagnosis that is useful in most instances when body dysmorphic disorder is present.There is no data to support activity intolerance or ineffective sexuality pattern,and more data would be necessary to support ineffective role performance.

A Patient Diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder Says,"I'm Seriously Dissatisfied