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mp14 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An 11-year-old says, My parents don't like me. They call me stupid and say they wish I were never born. It doesn't matter what they think because I already know I'm dumb. Which nursing diagnosis applies to this child?

a. Chronic low self-esteem related to negative feedback from parents
b. Deficient knowledge related to interpersonal skills with parents
c. Disturbed personal identity related to negative self-evaluation
d. Complicated grieving related to poor academic performance

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse, My husband lost his job. He's abusive only when he drinks too much. His family was like that when he was growing up. He always apologizes and regrets hurting me.

What risk factor was most predictive for the husband to become abusive?

a. History of family violence
b. Loss of employment
c. Abuse of alcohol
d. Poverty

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The child has indicated a belief in being too dumb to learn. The child receives negative and demeaning feedback from the parents. The child has internalized these messages, resulting in a low self-esteem. Deficient knowledge refers to knowledge of health care measures. Disturbed personal identity refers to an alteration in the ability to distinguish between self and non-self. Grieving may apply, but a specific loss is not evident in the scenario. Low self-esteem is more relevant to the child's statements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An abuse-prone individual is an individual who has experienced family violence and was often abused as a child. This phenomenon is part of the cycle of violence. The other options may be present but are not as predictive.