2. Disturbed Body Image - Dermatitis Nursing Care Plans
| Common Related Factor | Defining Characteristics |
| Visible skin lesions | Verbalizes feelings about change in body appearance Verbalizes negative feelings about skin condition Fear of rejection or reactions of others |
| Common Expected Outcome Patient verbalizes feeling about lesions and continues daily activities and social interactions. | NOC Outcome Body Image NIC Intervention Body Image Enhancement |
Ongoing Assessment
| Actions/Interventions | Rationale |
| Assess the patient’s perception of changed appearance. | The nurse needs to understand the patient’s attitude about visible changes in the appearance of the skin that occur with dermatitis. |
| Assess the patient’s behavior related to appearance. | Patients with body image issues may try to hide or camouflage their lesions. Their socialization may decrease based on anxiety or fear about the reactions of others. |
Therapeutic Interventions
| Actions/Interventions | Rationale |
| Assist the patient in articulating responses to questions from others regarding lesions and contagion. | Patients may need guidance in determining what to say to people who comment about the appearance of their skin. Dermatitis is not a contagious skin condition. |
| Allow patients to verbalize feelings regarding their skin condition. | Through talking, the patient can be guided to separate physical appearance from feelings of personal worth. |
| Assist patients in identifying ways to enhance their appearance. | Clothing, cosmetics, and accessories may direct attention away from the skin lesions. The patient may need help in selecting methods that do not aggravate the skin lesions. |
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