A female client tells the nurse that she is planning on having plastic surgery to correct a minor facial defect and then have her "breasts" done. The nurse would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as being appropriate for this client?

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Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition where a person can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in their appearance, which may be minor or not observable to others. The client's focus on correcting minor physical imperfections through surgery suggests this diagnosis might be appropriate.

A Female Client Tells the Nurse That She Is Planning