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ENagel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient who lost his job last month has now been told that his wife wants a divorce. He says, I know I don't have much to offer a woman. She wants more than what I am, and now I'm not even bringing home any money.

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. Chronic Low Self-Esteem
b. Situational Low Self-Esteem
c. Disturbed Personal Identity
d. Disturbed Body Image

Question 2

The nursing diagnosis Disturbed Personal Identity is identified for a newly admitted patient. Which of the following is an example of an individualized goal for that patient?

a. Distorted Thought Control
b. Anxiety Level
c. Self-Mutilation Restraint
d. No Self-Injury, Consistently Demonstrated