Nursing Care Plan for Disturbed Body Image Related to Pregnancy

Assessment

• The patient expresses dissatisfaction with her body.
• The patient avoids social situations where she might be exposed to others.
• The patient has a negative body image.
• The patient has a history of eating disorders.
• The patient is pregnant.

Nursing Diagnosis

Disturbed body image related to pregnancy

Goals

• The patient will express satisfaction with her body.
• The patient will participate in social situations where she is exposed to others.
• The patient will have a positive body image.
• The patient will not develop an eating disorder.

Interventions

• Provide the patient with information about the changes that occur in the body during pregnancy.
• Help the patient to identify her positive body attributes.
• Encourage the patient to participate in activities that make her feel good about herself.
• Help the patient to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with negative body image.
• Refer the patient to a mental health professional if necessary.

Evaluation

The patient will be evaluated on her ability to:

• Express satisfaction with her body.
• Participate in social situations where she is exposed to others.
• Have a positive body image.
• Not develop an eating disorder.