Nursing Care Plan for Disturbed Body Image Related to Amputation
Assessment
Subjective Data
* Patient verbalizes feelings of shame, embarrassment, or disgust about their amputated limb.
* Patient avoids social situations or activities due to concerns about their appearance.
* Patient expresses concerns about their future relationships and ability to be intimate.
Objective Data
* Patient exhibits behaviors that indicate avoidance of their amputated limb, such as hiding it or refusing to look at it.
* Patient may have a negative body image, as evidenced by verbalizations or nonverbal cues.
* Patient may have difficulty adapting to their new body image, as evidenced by difficulty with activities of daily living or changes in self-care.
Diagnosis
Disturbed body image related to amputation, as evidenced by:
* Feelings of shame, embarrassment, or disgust about the amputated limb
* Avoidance of social situations or activities
* Concerns about future relationships and intimacy
Planning
Goals
* The patient will verbalize a positive body image.
* The patient will participate in social situations and activities without feeling self-conscious about their amputated limb.
* The patient will express confidence in their ability to have future relationships and be intimate.
Interventions
* Promote a positive body image. This can be done by:
* Encouraging the patient to talk about their feelings and concerns about their body image.
* Providing information about the physical and emotional changes that occur after amputation.
* Helping the patient to identify their strengths and abilities.
* Encouraging the patient to participate in activities that make them feel good about themselves.
* Facilitate social interaction. This can be done by:
* Encouraging the patient to participate in group activities or support groups.
* Helping the patient to find social activities that they enjoy.
* Providing opportunities for the patient to interact with others who have experienced amputation.
* Address concerns about future relationships and intimacy. This can be done by:
* Talking to the patient about their concerns.
* Providing information about the impact of amputation on relationships and intimacy.
* Encouraging the patient to seek professional help if they are having difficulty adjusting to their new body image.
Evaluation
The patient’s progress towards meeting the goals of the care plan will be evaluated on an ongoing basis. The nurse will assess the patient’s verbalizations and nonverbal cues for evidence of a positive body image. The nurse will also observe the patient’s participation in social situations and activities. The nurse will talk to the patient about their concerns about future relationships and intimacy.
