Author Question: A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In ... (Read 46 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In the crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which self-concept deficits?

a. Body image
b. Role confusion
c. Rigidity
d. Yearning

Question 2

A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior most likely have on the patient?

a. Assist recovery by using honest communication.
b. Motivate the patient to increase physical activity.
c. Promote development of a negative body image.
d. Develop a kind nickname for the colostomy bag.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Over the years of marriage, the significant other incorporates this devaluation into his or her own self-concept, negatively affecting body image. The way others view a person's body and the feedback offered are also influential on body image and self-concept. Role confusion is part of a developmental task (identity versus role confusion) for adolescents. Rigidity and yearning are not components of self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Negative nonverbal reactions by a nurse to a patient's scar or surgical alterations contribute to the patient's developing a negative body image. Nurses who have shocked or disgusted facial expressions contribute to patients' developing a negative body image. Expressions of distaste by the nurse will not facilitate recovery or ongoing communication, encourage physical activity, or promote acceptance of the colostomy bag by adopting a positive nickname.