A patient who is undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma says, "I thought I was ugly before this all started. Now I know for sure I'm disgusting to look at." What is this patient most at risk for developing related to these comments?

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The patient's negative comments suggest a distorted body image perception, which is a common psychosocial issue experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatment due to changes in physical appearance. Reduced sexual response (B) and altered taste sensation (C) can be potential side effects of chemotherapy, but they are not necessarily related to the patient's comments. Inability to cope with the diagnosis and treatment (D) can also be a risk for the patient, but this is not specifically indicated by their comments about appearance.

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