NCLEX Exam NCLEX-PN Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 3

After breast reconstruction secondary to breast cancer, the nurse should recognize which of the following expected client outcomes as evidence of a favorable response to nursing interventions related to disturbed body image?

Amaintaining adequate tissue perfusion

Bdemonstrating behaviors that reduce fears

Crestored body integrity

Dremaining free of infection

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Suggested Answer: C

A sense of restored body integrity is an expected outcome for interventions related to disturbed body image.

Adequate tissue perfusion is an outcome for risk of injury and risk of infection, not disturbed body image.

Demonstrating behaviors that might reduce fears is an outcome for anxiety. Remaining free of infection is an

outcome for risk of infection.Health Promotion and Maintenance

by Stephanie at Jun 15, 2025, 02:27 AM

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Teri

8 days ago

Definitely C. Restored body integrity is the key outcome we're looking for here. Maintaining perfusion and avoiding infection are important, but the real goal is helping the client feel whole again after a major surgery.

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