Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Exam

Which comment by Mrs. Warren indicates a concern about her body image related to her surgery?

1. "I will have to stop my aerobics classes."

2. "I'm so afraid I may not survive the surgery."

3. "I need to go shopping for some loose, baggy clothes."

4. "I'm concerned that this may be only the first of many surgeries."

The correct answer is: "I need to go shopping for some loose, baggy clothes."

The comment that indicates a concern about body image related to Mrs. Warren's surgery is the statement about needing to shop for loose, baggy clothes. This reflects her awareness of potential changes in her body due to the surgery. Concerns about body image often arise in the context of surgery, as patients may worry about how their physical appearance will change or how they will feel about their bodies following the procedure. The decision to seek out loose clothing suggests that she anticipates discomfort or alterations in her body shape, which directly connects to her self-image and how she perceives herself. Other comments, while expressing valid concerns, do not specifically address her body image. For instance, expressing fear about surviving the surgery highlights anxiety about the health outcome rather than about her physical appearance. Concerns about needing additional surgeries focus on the future treatment process and health, rather than immediate body image issues. Stopping aerobics classes points to a lifestyle change due to health recommendations rather than a direct reflection of how she views her body after surgery.