A 15-year-old girl is in the hospital for surgery and is confined to bed. The nurse can tell that the client is nervous about being in the hospital. She tells the nurse that she feels "gross" and "on display" in her hospital gown. Which of the following should the nurse do to encourage a sense of autonomy and dignity related to the girl's body image?
a) Assist the girl with using the bed pan to urinate
b) Brush the girl's hair for her
c) Offer to assist the girl in washing her hair and let her pick the shampoo
d) Allow the girl to wear her own clothes, despite hospital policy
Answer: Offer to assist the girl in washing her hair and let her pick the shampoo