A 23-Year-Old Patient Has Genital Warts Around Her External Genitalia

A 23-year-old patient has genital warts around her external genitalia and perianal area. She tells the nurse that she has not had treatment until now because "the warts are so disgusting." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

A) Disturbed body image related to feelings about the genital warts
B) Ineffective coping related to denial of increased risk for infection
C) Risk for infection related to lack of knowledge about transmission
D) Anxiety related to impact of condition on interpersonal relationships

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