A young woman has been in an automobile crash and sustained a laceration across the left side of her face, resulting in a large scar. What nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this disfigurement?
A) Anxiety
B) Disturbed Body Image
C) Deficient Knowledge
D) Impaired Memory

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A laceration across the left side of the face resulting in a large scar is likely to cause distress and impact the self-esteem of the young woman. Therefore, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Disturbed Body Image.

A Young Woman Has Been in an Automobile Crash and Sustained