Which characteristic of self-esteem will make it difficult for ...

[BrownTown3]

Which characteristic of self-esteem will make it difficult for the nurse to plan interventions for a client?
 
  1. Low motivation to improve
  2. The focus is on problems
  3. Express disinterest in working on improvement
  4. Not satisfied with personal situation

Question 2

Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing the client's self-concept?
 
  1. Describe yourself as a person.
  2. Tell me about your family.
  3. Describe what you do when you have free time.
  4. Tell me about the work you do.

[lin77x]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: There is no evidence to support that the client is not motivated to improve.
Rationale 2: Clients with low self-esteem often have difficulty identifying strengths and focus more on their limitations and problems.
Rationale 3: There is no evidence to support that the client is not interested in working on improvement.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence to support that the client is dissatisfied with current situation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The first information the nurse gathers when assessing self-concept should focus on the client's personal identity (Describe yourself as a person).
Rationale 2: Tell me about your family assesses role performance.
Rationale 3: What do you do when you have free time assesses social role.
Rationale 4: Tell me about the kind of work do you do assesses work role.

[BrownTown3]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shailee]

Excellent