A 32-year-old woman meets with the nurse on her first office visit since undergoing a left mastectomy. When asked how she is doing, the woman states her appetite is still not good, she is not getting much sleep because she doesn’t go to bed until her husband is asleep, and she is really anxious to get back to work. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse explore to support the client’s current needs?
A. Ask open-ended questions about sexuality issues related to her mastectomy
B. Suggest that the client learn relaxation techniques to help with her insomnia
C. Call the physician to discuss allowing the client to return to work earlier
D. Perform a nutritional assessment to assess for anorexia
Correct Answer: A. Ask open-ended questions about sexuality issues related to her mastectomy
Option A: The content of the client’s comments suggests that she is avoiding intimacy with her husband by waiting until he is asleep before going to bed. Addressing sexuality issues is appropriate for a client who has undergone a mastectomy.
Option B: Suggesting that she learn relaxation techniques to help her with her insomnia is appropriate; however, the nurse must first address the psychosocial and sexual issues that are contributing to her sleeping difficulties.
Option C: Rushing her return to work may debilitate her and add to her exhaustion.
Option D: A nutritional assessment may be useful, but there is no indication that she has anorexia.
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