A client who was diagnosed with scleroderma 2 years ago is withdrawn, does not look at the nurse, and asks to be left alone. Appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client is:

A client who was diagnosed with scleroderma 2 years ago is withdrawn, does not look at the nurse, and asks to be left alone. Appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client is:


a) Disturbed body image
b) Risk for loneliness
c) Chronic low self-esteem
d) Spiritual distress


Answer: a) Disturbed body image


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