Question

a nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has burn wounds on her face and hands. which of the following statements by the client indicates that she has adapted to her changed body image?
\may i go with my family to the visitors lounge?\
\ill see my friends one day when i feel better.\
\my dad is coming to visit. can you fix my hair for me?\
\i told my cousins im in protective isolation.\

Explanation:

To determine which statement indicates adaptation to a changed body image, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Wanting to go to the visitor’s lounge with family shows a desire to engage socially, suggesting comfort with being seen by others despite the burn wounds, indicating adaptation.
• Option 2: Delaying seeing friends implies reluctance to be seen now, not adaptation.
• Option 3: Fixing hair for a parent’s visit may be about appearance but is more about preparing for a specific visit rather than general adaptation.
• Option 4: Mentioning protective isolation is an explanation, not showing adaptation to body image.

Answer:

"May I go with my family to the visitor’s lounge?"