NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 3

After breast reconstruction secondary to breast cancer, the nurse should recognize which of the following expected client outcomes as evidence of a favorable response to nursing interventions related to disturbed body image?

Amaintaining adequate tissue perfusion

Bdemonstrating behaviors that reduce fears

Crestored body integrity

Dremaining free of infection

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Suggested Answer: C

A sense of restored body integrity is an expected outcome for interventions related to disturbed body image.

Adequate tissue perfusion is an outcome for risk of injury and risk of infection, not disturbed body image.

Demonstrating behaviors that might reduce fears is an outcome for anxiety. Remaining free of infection is an

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Michal

2 months ago

Wait, can you really measure body image like that?

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Julio

2 months ago

Totally agree, body image matters a lot after surgery!

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Kris

2 months ago

I think reducing fears is super important too.

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Rose

3 months ago

Really? I thought infection-free was the main goal.

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Lisbeth

3 months ago

Restored body integrity is key!

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Stevie

3 months ago

I remember discussing how emotional responses are key in these situations, so I wonder if option B is the best indicator of a favorable outcome. But I could be wrong!

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Gabriele

3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think maintaining adequate tissue perfusion is more about physical health rather than body image. So, I’m leaning towards option C as well.

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Aleisha

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like demonstrating behaviors that reduce fears could also indicate a positive response to nursing interventions. That might be option B?

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Marge

4 months ago

I think I remember that body image issues are really important after surgery, so maybe option C about restored body integrity is the right choice?

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Marti

4 months ago

Ugh, I'm not sure about this one. There are a lot of factors to consider with body image after a major surgery like this. I'll have to really think it through and eliminate the options that don't seem as relevant.

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Marquetta

4 months ago

I've got this! The answer is B - demonstrating behaviors that reduce fears. That's the outcome that best shows the client is adjusting well to the changes in their body image after the reconstruction surgery.

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Temeka

4 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know maintaining tissue perfusion is important, but I'm not sure that's the best answer here. Maybe demonstrating behaviors that reduce fears or restored body integrity would be better indicators of a favorable response.

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Casie

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd need to really think through the possible outcomes and which one best reflects a positive response to nursing care for disturbed body image.

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Adell

5 months ago

This question is asking about expected client outcomes after breast reconstruction surgery. I think the key is to focus on the client's body image and how the nursing interventions have helped them adjust.

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Angelo

7 months ago

C is the correct answer, no doubt. Although I'm curious - do they give extra credit for coming up with a witty pun about 'breast' responses? 'Cause I've got a few ideas up my sleeve...

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Corinne

6 months ago

C is the correct answer, no doubt. Although I'm curious - do they give extra credit for coming up with a witty pun about 'breast' responses? 'Cause I've got a few ideas up my sleeve...

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Cheryl

7 months ago

A) maintaining adequate tissue perfusion

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Carlton

8 months ago

I believe maintaining adequate tissue perfusion is also important for overall healing and well-being.

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Florinda

8 months ago

I agree with Sonia, because after breast reconstruction, feeling whole again is a crucial aspect of body image.

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Halina

8 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards B, demonstrating behaviors that reduce fears. Isn't that kind of the whole point of the nursing interventions here? Though I guess C makes sense too. Either way, I'm glad I don't have to worry about this when I'm recovering from a boob job!

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Gail

8 months ago

I agree, C is the way to go. This is all about addressing the client's disturbed body image, and restoring that sense of physical wholeness is crucial.

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Joesph

8 months ago

C) restored body integrity

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Adell

8 months ago

A) maintaining adequate tissue perfusion

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Sonia

8 months ago

I think the answer is C) restored body integrity.

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Teri

9 months ago

Definitely C. Restored body integrity is the key outcome we're looking for here. Maintaining perfusion and avoiding infection are important, but the real goal is helping the client feel whole again after a major surgery.

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Marci

7 months ago

Restored body integrity can have a significant impact on the client's overall quality of life.

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Marci

8 months ago

Absolutely, feeling whole again is a major milestone in the recovery process.

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Marci

8 months ago

I agree, restored body integrity is crucial for the client's well-being.

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