1. explore the client s feelings about his facial disfigurement.-rationale: the nurse should help the client explore his feelings about his facial disfigurement because facial lesions can contribute to decreased self-esteem and an altered body image. discussing aids with a client whose diagnosis isnt final may be inappropriate and doesn't provide emotional support. pretending not to notice visible lesions ignores the clients concerns. the physician, not the nurse, should inform the client of the biopsy results.
client needs category: psychosocial integrity
client needs subcategory: none
cognitive level: application
reference: smeltzer, s.c., et al. brunner and suddarths textbook of medical surgical-nursing, 11th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1848.
