A female client with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder who ...

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A female client with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder who attends group meetings at a community mental health clinic often voices that her boss at work frequently complains that she is working at a level below her capabilities.
 
  The client also states that she feels that she never gets anything done. Which nursing diagnosis best addresses these issues? a. Self-esteem, low
  b. Social isolation
  c. Body-image, disturbed
  d. Memory, impaired

Question 2

A __________ is a simplified or standardized belief or conception regarding people who belong to another culture.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

A
The client is exhibiting characteristics typical of low self-esteem. She is not isolating herself from others, does not indicate a distorted perception of her body, and shows no sign of problems with her memory.

Answer to Question 2

stereotype, stereotyping
stereotyping, stereotype
Stereotyping can be negative or positive but can cause a mental health client to resist care if he feels he is being stereotyped by his caregiver. Extreme stereotyping is referred to as prejudice.