A middle-age female model is admitted for a double mastectomy. On admission the nurse notes that she ...

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A positive and matter-of-fact approach to care provides a model for the patient and family to follow. General nursing interventions, such as appropriately including the patient in decision making, supports most patients' self-concept. Your nonverbal behavior conveys the level of caring that exists for your patient and affects your patient's self-esteem. For example, when an incontinent patient perceives that you find the situation unpleasant, this threatens the patient's self-concept. Anticipate your own reactions, acknowledge them, and focus on the patient instead of the unpleasant task or situation. Matter-of-fact statements such as, This wound is healing nicely or This looks healthy enhance the body image of the patient.