Nursing Care Plan for Disturbed Body Image Related to Mastectomy

Assessment

• The patient expresses feelings of sadness, anger, or grief about the loss of their breast.
• The patient avoids looking at or touching their chest.
• The patient may wear loose-fitting clothing or avoid wearing clothes that draw attention to their chest.
• The patient may have difficulty sleeping or eating.
• The patient may withdraw from social activities.

Nursing Diagnosis

Disturbed body image related to mastectomy

Goals

• The patient will express positive feelings about their body.
• The patient will look at and touch their chest without difficulty.
• The patient will wear clothes that fit well and make them feel comfortable.
• The patient will sleep and eat well.
• The patient will participate in social activities.

Interventions

• Provide the patient with information about mastectomy and its effects.
• Encourage the patient to talk about their feelings about their body.
• Help the patient to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with their body image concerns.
• Encourage the patient to look at and touch their chest in a safe and supportive environment.
• Help the patient to find clothes that fit well and make them feel comfortable.
• Encourage the patient to participate in social activities.
• Refer the patient to a support group or therapist for additional support.

Evaluation

• The patient expresses positive feelings about their body.
• The patient looks at and touches their chest without difficulty.
• The patient wears clothes that fit well and make them feel comfortable.
• The patient sleeps and eats well.
• The patient participates in social activities.