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A 10 page research paper that discussing a case study in which the nursing diagnosis of Body Image Disturbance (BID) was made. The writer differentiates between this diagnosis and Self-Esteem Disturbance, defines BID, and possible interventions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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undergo peritoneal dialysis as her treatment modality. Due to the two liters of dialysate that she carries in her peritoneal cavity at all times, her abdomen is larger and required
that she wear clothes one size larger than usual. This increased girth causes Lisa considerable distress and she is concerned about how her friends will accept her, due to
the fact that she perceives herself as appearing "fat." During her dialysis training program, she talked constantly about how "fat" she looked and avoided mirrors and looking at her abdomen.
Due to these factors, the nursing diagnosis of Body Image Disturbance (BID) was made. The following examination of literature pertaining to BID demonstrates the rationale behind this diagnosis, as
well as possible nursing interventions and programs available for helping Lisa in coping with this psychic disturbance that only exacerbates her stress over her overall medical situation. Definition of
diagnosis Dissatisfaction with ones physical appearance has been associated with depression, low self esteem and eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity and binge eating disorder (Mautner, Owen
and Furnham, 2000). As pointed out by Gardner (1996), an individuals body image derives from both perceptual and attitudinal (subjective) component. Due to this assessment, research pertaining to body image
has focused on two corollary components: 1. the accuracy of body size estimations and 2. the attitudes and feelings individuals have towards their body (Gardner, 1996, p. 327).
In order to facilitate the process of making an accurate nursing diagnosis, the North American Nursing Diagnostic Association (NANDA) publishes a comprehensive guide that lists defining characteristics of
various diagnoses (Ogasawara, et al, 1999). This publication defines BID as a "disruption in the way one perceives ones body image" (Ogasawara, et al, 1999, p. 15). The NANDA list
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