A 44-year-old female patient with Cushing syndrome is admitted for adrenalectomy. Which intervention by the nurse will be most helpful for a nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image related to changes in appearance?
a. Reassure the patient that the physical changes are very common in patients with Cushing syndrome.
b. Discuss the use of diet and exercise in controlling the weight gain associated with Cushing syndrome.
c. Teach the patient that the metabolic impact of Cushing syndrome is of more importance than appearance.
d. Remind the patient that most of the physical changes caused by Cushing syndrome will resolve after surgery.
