Author Question: Which assessment findings indicate a potential self-concept dysfunction? Select all that apply. ... (Read 54 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which assessment findings indicate a potential self-concept dysfunction? Select all that apply.

A) depersonalization
B) feelings of inadequacy
C) preoccupation with affected body part
D) inability to make decisions
E) refusal to make eye contact

Question 2

A nurse is attempting to provide education to a newly diagnosed diabetic. The client states, It doesn't matter what I eat, my future health is up to God. The nurse understands that this client has:

A) internal locus of control.
B) external locus of control.
C) self-esteem deficit
D) self-concept deficit

mcabuhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Emotional changes with self-concept dysfunction include depersonalization, hopelessness, helplessness, alienation, fear of rejection, anger, sadness, shame, guilt, inadequacy, worthlessness, and suspicion of others. Behavioral changes indicating self-concept dysfunction include lack of interest in activities, inability to make decisions, withdrawal from social situations, isolation, refusal to look in the mirror, refusal to look at an affected body part or discuss a limitation, avoidance of responsibility, show of hostility toward others, refusal to make eye contact, and negative verbalizations about self.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
A person with external locus of control perceives that outcomes happen because of luck, chance, or the influence of powerful others. A person with internal locus of control believes that personal behavior influences outcome, and that he can achieve desired results.