A client who has to undergo a parathyroidectomy is worried that he may have to wear a scarf around his neck after surgery. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse document in the care plan?
A) Risk for impaired physical mobility due to surgery
B) Ineffective denial related to poor coping mechanisms
C) Disturbed body image related to the incision scar
D) Risk of injury related to surgical outcomes

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The client's concern about having to wear a scarf following parathyroidectomy indicates a potential disturbance in body image related to scarring. This would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis to document in the care plan. The other options are not directly related to the client's concern about postoperative appearance.

A Client Who Has to Undergo a Parathyroidectomy Is Worried